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What is a VA Burial Allowance ?
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A VA burial allowance is a partial
reimbursement of an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs. When the
cause of death is not service-related, the reimbursement is generally
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Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible for a VA burial allowance
if you meet both of the following
requirements:
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1. All of the following must be
true:
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2. At least one of the following is
true:
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- you paid for a veteran's
burial or funeral
- you have not
been reimbursed by another government agency or some
other source, such as the deceased veteran's
employer
- the veteran
was discharged under conditions other than
dishonorable.
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- the veteran died because of a service-related
disability
- the veteran was getting VA pension or compensation at
the time of death
- the veteran was entitled to receive VA pension or
compensation but decided not to reduce his/her military retirement or
disability pay
- the veteran died in a VA hospital or while in a
nursing home under VA contract
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How Much Does VA Pay ?
Service-related death |
VA
will pay up to $2,000 toward burial expenses. If the veteran is buried in
a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of moving the deceased may
be reimbursed.
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Non service related death
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VA
will pay up to $500 toward burial and funeral expenses, and a $300 plot
interment allowance. If the death happened while the veteran was in a VA
hospital or under contracted nursing home care, the cost of moving the
deceased may be reimbursed.
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Related Benefits?
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Burial
in VA National Cemeteries, Headstones and Markers
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Presidential
Memorial Certificates Burial Flags
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How
Do I Apply ?
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Veterans Service Representatives are
available to assist you with burial, survivors’ or any veterans'
benefits.
You
will need the following to apply for VA Burial benefits:
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How do I get Help or More Information?
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available to discuss Burial Allowance benefits or any veterans' related issue with
you.
Contact:
Department of Veteran Services
1101 Beach St.
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 257-3068
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 11:45 am
and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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