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What documents do I need to send with my application?

You’ll need to send copies of these documents: The statement of account should include this
n The Veteran’s military discharge papers (DD214 or information:
other separation documents) n The Veteran’s name
n The Veteran’s death certificate n The type of service or item purchased
n Any documents or receipts you have for the cost of n Any credits
transporting the Veteran’s remains n The unpaid balance
n A statement of account (preferably with the letter-
head of the funeral director or cemetery owner)

As a surviving spouse, do I need to file a claim for burial costs?

No, you don’t need to file a claim as a surviving spouse, as they automatically pay a set amount to those eligible sur-
long as you’re listed as the Veteran’s spouse on the Veteran’s viving spouses to help pay for the plot, the cost of inter-
profile. When the VA receives notice of the Veteran’s death, ment, or transportation of the remains to the cemetery.

How do I apply for burial benefits?

You can apply online right now at https://www.va.gov/burials-and-memorials/application/530/

You can also apply by mail: Mail the application and copies of supporting documents
Fill out an Application for Burial Benefits (VA Form to your nearest VA regional office. Find your local office
by visiting: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
21P-530EZ) Download: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/
forms/

More questions?

Call the VA at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Or call your VA regional office.

Retirement Pay

If you have not received notice of your retirement you the paperwork necessary to request your pay. This
paperwork via mail then call PERS 912 at 1-833-330- is also the time to make sure that they have a record of
6622. One of the main reasons people do not receive all your active duty and reserve time. Hopefully you will
their paperwork is because they have moved and did not have kept copies of all your Active duty orders as well as
notify PERS of their change of address. They will send your yearly drill schedules.

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