DDFORMS.ORG – DD Form 1561 – Statement to Substantiate Payment of Family Separation Allowance (FSA) – This form is used to document the payment of family separation allowance (FSA). The form must be completed and signed by the applicant or the payee if an individual other than the applicant is receiving the allowance. The form should also be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) when filing a claim for benefits.
Download DD Form 1561 – Statement to Substantiate Payment of Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
| Form Number | DD Form 1561 |
| Form Title | Statement to Substantiate Payment of Family Separation Allowance (FSA) |
| Edition Date | 12/1/2017 |
| File Size | 36 KB |
What is a DD Form 1561?
A DD Form 1561 is a statement used to substantiate the payment of Family Separation Allowance (FSA). The form is used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to document an employee’s entitlement to the allowance.
The FSA is a per-diem allowance that compensates eligible DoD employees for the additional expenses incurred when they are required to live apart from their families due to their work duties.
To be eligible for FSA, employees must have a permanent change of station (PCS) or temporary duty assignment (TDY) that requires them to live away from their dependents for at least 30 days. Employees must also submit a DD Form 1561 to their employer prior to beginning their travel.
Where Can I Find a DD Form 1561?
If you are a service member who is looking for a DD Form 1561, you can find it on the website of the Department of Defense. This form is used to apply for the Family Separation Allowance (FSA).
The FSA is a monthly allowance that is paid to service members who are separated from their families due to deployment. To be eligible for this allowance, you must be deployed for at least 30 days. If you are married, you will receive $250 per month. If you have children, you will receive an additional $50 per child.
If you are interested in applying for the FSA, you can find the DD Form 1561 on the website of the Department of Defense.
DD Form 1561 – Statement to Substantiate Payment of Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
Service members who are separated from their families may be eligible for the Family Separation Allowance (FSA). The FSA is a monthly payment to help offset the additional costs incurred by service members when they are away from their families. To receive the FSA, service members must submit a DD Form 1561 – Statement to Substantiate Payment of Family Separation Allowance.
The DD Form 1561 must be submitted each month that the service member is eligible for the FSA. The form must be signed by the service member and include the dates of separation, the reason for separation, and an estimate of the monthly expenses incurred as a result of the separation.
Service members who are separated from their families for more than 30 days may be eligible for up to $250 per month in FSA payments.
DD Form 1561 Example
