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My Loved One Was a Veteran. How Can I Determine if They Were Eligible for Funeral Assistance from the VA?
If you’re covering the costs of your veteran loved one’s burial and funeral, you may be eligible to receive VA funeral cost benefits. To qualify for these benefits, both you […]
If you’re covering the costs of your veteran loved one’s burial and funeral, you may be eligible to receive VA funeral cost benefits. To qualify for these benefits, both you and the veteran must meet certain eligibility criteria.
The veteran must have:
- Been honorably discharged, and
- Fulfilled one of the following conditions:
- Received care from a VA facility,
- Received a VA pension,
- Died from a service-related disability.
You must:
- Be the surviving spouse or legal-union partner, child, parent or close family member of the veteran, or served as executor of their estate.
For more detailed information on the veterans burial allowance, including:
- Your eligibility status
- What expenses are covered by the benefits
- How much time you have to file a claim
- The amount you may receive
Visit the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Burial Allowance page for more information, including the documents you’ll need. You can apply for benefits online.
Sources
“Veterans death benefits.” USA.gov. https://www.usa.gov/veterans-death-benefits
“Veterans burial allowance and transportation benefits.” US Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/
“Apply for a Veterans burial allowance and transportation benefits”. US Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/apply-for-allowance-form-21p-530ez/introduction
