Legal Write-Ups
Legal Write-Ups
Veterans Burial Benefits and Honors
Information on arranging a military burial, including eligibility and what financial compensation is available for those who apply.
Find Legal Help
Find Legal Help
Many civil legal matters can be handled by a military legal assistance attorney at no cost to service members, find out how.
Go to the webpage: AmericanBar.org
Documents
Documents
This application should be filled out and submitted to your local VA regional office.
This application should be filled out and mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs Pension Intake Center P.O. Box 5365, Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Helplines
Helplines
For general benefits and disability questions. Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm ET.
Call: (800) 827-1000
Readjustment Counseling Service staff will help make counseling arrangements for family members and loved ones of the deceased.
Call: (202) 461-6530
Information and help with ordering a headstone, memorial, or marker for a military burial.
Call: (800) 697-6947
Helpful Online Resources
Helpful Online Resources
Information on how to apply for burial benefits or do advance planning for end of life care.
Guidance on how to apply and make arrangements for a military burial before the individual is deceased.
VA resources for establishing a will and designating beneficiaries of financial resources.