Veteran Benefits

Thank You for your Service

Are you eligible for Burial Benefits reimbursement?

Do you meet the following requirements?

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• Paid for a Veteran’s burial or funeral, AND

• Not been reimbursed by another government agency or some other source, such as the deceased Veteran’s employer, AND

• The Veteran was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, AND

• The Veteran died because of a service-related disability, OR

• The Veteran was receiving VA pension or compensation at the time of death, OR

• The Veteran was entitled to receive VA pension or compensation, but decided not to reduce his/her military retirement or disability pay, OR

• The Veteran died while hospitalized by VA, or while receiving care under VA contract at a non-VA facility, OR

• The Veteran died while traveling under proper authorization and at VA expense to or from a specified place for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care, OR

• The Veteran had an original or reopened claim pending at the time of death and has been found entitled to compensation or pension from a date prior to the date or death, OR

• The Veteran died on or after October 9, 1996, while a patient at a VA-approved state nursing home.