If you were not paid automatically, file a burial allowance claim

Veterans’ burial allowances can help cover burial, funeral, the plot or interment, and transportation of the remains. You have up to two years to apply for these benefits.

You can learn more here: https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf

You can fill out the form here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-530-ARE.pdf?_ga=2.36577056.1838696475.1543530600-242813407.1542154134

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