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Veterans Burial Allowance and Transportation Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal burial and transportation reimbursement benefits for eligible veteran deaths.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

How to get help

Apply online or mail VA Form 21P-530EZ with supporting records such as the death certificate, service records, and applicable receipts.

Who this service helps

A qualifying claimant must have paid eligible costs without reimbursement from another source, have an eligible relationship or role, and meet VA requirements concerning the veteran's discharge, death, benefits, or VA care.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

No fee to apply directly with VA; reimbursement amounts and filing deadlines depend on the qualifying circumstances and current VA rates.

About this service

May reimburse eligible claimants for qualifying veteran burial, funeral, plot or interment, and transportation expenses.

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