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Veterans Burial Benefits
This fact sheet provides general information concerning most Federal and County Burial Benefits for Veterans. It does not have the effect of Law or Regulations.
For Veterans of Spanish American War, Mexican border Period (May 9, 1916-April 5, 1917), WW I (April 6. 1917 - November 11, 1918), WW II (December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946), Korean Conflict (June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955), Vietnam Era (August 5, 1961 - May 7, 1975), Persian Gulf Era, (August 2, 1990 to present) and Certain Peace Time Services.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL AND COUNTY
The deceased veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Undesirable and Bad Conduct discharges may or may not qualify depending upon special determination made by the VA based on facts of each case. The veteran must have had at least ninety (90) days of service, one day of which must have been during a period of war time. A peace-time veteran entitled to service connected compensation at the time of death or discharged or retired for disability incurred in time of duty may also be entitled this benefit.
The County may pay if the veteran has an estate value less than $25,000 - the homestead is now exempt - they require tax bills on all other properties since they become a part of the estate.
NATURE OF BENEFITS
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ALLOWANCES, VETERANS BENEFITS PAID AS FOLLOWS:
Except for those who die in a VA facility, the payment of the $150 plot allowance and the $300 burial and funeral expense benefit will be made only in the case of deceased veterans who were receiving a VA compensation or pension benefit, or who would be deemed to have been so entitled if the evidence on file on the date of death was sufficient to support a determination of entitlement.
In addition, the transportation costs will be paid where death occurs in a VA facility. The transportation allowance will be within limits prescribed by the VA.
The $150 plot allowance will not be paid when an eligible veteran is buried in a national or other cemetery under the jurisdiction of the United States or in cemetery space provided by another unit of government.
The payment of a burial allowance up to $1,500.00 when a veteran dies as a result of a service connected disability will be continued.
The VA will continue to provide a flag and marker to all Veterans.
COUNTY BENEFITS
The County may pay $300 toward the deceased veteran's funeral bill when application is made in the county the veteran resided in at the time of death.
If County burial allowance is approved, a separate application reimbursement of setting of Government Headstone may be filed by bringing a paid receipt from the cemetery only. Charges for same must not be included in itemized funeral bill.
Both applications must be completed by claimant within two (2) years from date of death.
WHERE TO APPLY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS
OAKLAND DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
NORTH OFFICE
BLDG 26 E1200 N. TELEGRAPH RD. DEPT 468
PONTIAC, MI 48341 (248) 858-0785
WASHTENAW DEPT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
2140 E. ELLSWORTH
ANN ARBOR, MI 48107 (734) 971-2195
MACOMB DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
21885 DUNHAM RD., #3
CLINTON TWP MI 48036(810) 469-5315
Most County Veterans Affairs offices will handle both County and Federal applications (except Wayne County.) If the county of residence is not listed, please check your local telephone directory for that office.
WAYNE Dept. Of Veterans Affairs
Book Tower Bldg. Suite 510, 5th Floor
1249 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48226 (313) 224-5045
In Wayne County you must also contact the following for Federal benefits:
Patrick V. McNamara Federal
Building
477 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
On the 12th Floor the following will aid you in filing your claim:
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1.Veterans Administration Room 1280-1299 |
800-827-1000 |
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2. American Legion, Room 1210 |
313 964-6640 |
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3.Disabled American Veterans, Room 1200 |
313-964-6595 |
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4.Veterans of Foreign Wars, Room 1215 |
313-964-6510 |
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5.Marine Corps League, Room 1232 |
313-964-6830 |
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR THE ABOVE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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US GOVERNMENT |
COUNTY |
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Veterans Discharge |
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Death Certificate |
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Marriage Certificate |
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Copy of funeral bill showing who paid it (if 2 funeral homes are involved, bring both paid bills |
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X |
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Property tax bills other than homestead |
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Complete information regarding all assets (savings and Loans, stocks, bonds, checking accounts and all legal debts.) |
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