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Find out how to apply for a Veterans burial allowance to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”). Find out what costs VA pays for, and review current burial allowance amounts, depending on the Veteran’s service and medical history.
VOLS Guide to Veterans’ Burial Benefits. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are a veteran engaged in end-of-life planning, you may wonder whether you are eligible to be buried in a VA cemetery.
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An application for non-service-connected burial benefits must be submitted within two years from the date of death. There is no time limit for a service-connected death.
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Sep 12, 2024 · Find out about support options available when a veteran dies, including guidance on entitlements and bereavement support.
Dec 8, 2023 · Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran's service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits.
Use VA Form 21P-530EZ to apply for VA burial benefits online now. Get step-by-step instructions, and consider signing in to save your in-progress application if you need to come back to finish filling it out later.
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If you are a veteran engaged in end-of-life planning, you may wonder whether you are eligible to be buried in a VA cemetery. You can ease the burden on your loved ones by finding out now whether or not you are eligible and obtaining a Pre-Need Eligibility Determination letter if you are eligible. Even if you receive a pre-need eligibility ...
