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Eligibility for VA Burial Benefits
1) Determine Eligibility
- You may be eligible if you're paying the funeral costs and you won't be reimbursed by any other organization. Additionally you may not have received a dishonorable discharge.
2) VA Burial Benefits
- If it's determined you're eligible you may receive the VA burial allowance for burial and funeral costs, VA plot allowance for the gravesite (if not using a national cemetery), or transportation reimbursement.
3) Prepare Documentation
- Ensure your family has all of the paperwork necessary to apply. They will need a copy of your DD214, death certificate, any documents or receipts for the costs incurred, and a statement of account (from the funeral director / cemetery owner).
4) Apply for Coverage
- Families should apply for VA burial benefits by contacting the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, submitting Form 21P-530 for burial allowances, or submitting Form 40-1330 for headstones or markers.
5) Receive Reimbursement
- If a veteran’s family incurs funeral and burial costs before applying for VA benefits, they may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses.
VA Burial Benefits Reimbursement: Processing Time and Factors That Affect It
The reimbursement process for VA burial benefits typically takes around 4 to 16 weeks after the VA receives the necessary documentation and the application is approved. However, the exact timeline can vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the accuracy of submitted documents, and the VA's processing workload.
Hear from our Veterans
Walter Thurman SGT
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Walter Thurman SGT
From a Veteran to Veterans...There should be a link on the VA site to contact Josh. We all know the VA does not cover the entire cost of our funerals. We have to shop for ourselves. In doing so I came across all types of brokers, sales people, customer service reps, telemarketers, so on and so forth. I took the call with Josh and right away I could tell this is where I needed to be. Their objective first and foremost was to hear me out and listen to where I was with the process. Then they broke down the new VA Life plan for me. At that point we determined that I didn't need a two year wait with my policy. The VA and everyone else I spoke to was trying to stick me in a 2 year wait policy. I was able to find day one proper coverage at a price that was the least expensive from every other quote I got. Veteran to Veterans...take the call with USIG!
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
This was NOT a "sales call". I really wish more people understood what Josh is doing. If they listen for 5 minutes they would understand they are trying to help and they are making a big difference. USIG helped me switch two AARP policies. One was still in a two-year wait and they were able to find me more coverage for the same price that was DAY ONE. Please listen to them.
Kevin Wood 11C
Gerard Fuller Master SGT
Kevin Wood 11C
Kevin Wood 11C
I was on the verge of giving up! Every person I spoke with didn't want to hear about my health. I didn't know how I was going to protect my wife when I passed. After a chat with Josh, where we discussed my needs, health, and budget...they were on it! Within 24 hours I was approved for day one coverage! Thank you USIG!!
