Klicker Chapter 20 Flashcards
The VA will pay an allowance toward burial expenses for
Service Related Deaths
If the veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, this may be reimbursed
Some or all of the cost of transporting the deceased
VA will pan an allowance for these for nonservice-related death
Burial, funeral, and plot-interment costs
Application for Burial Benefits
21-530
Proof of veteran’s military service (Discharge papers)
DD-214
Applying for burial benefits, you should fill out and attach these
21-530, DD-214, death certificate, copies of funeral and burial bills you have paid
Application for the flag
21-2008
The next of kin or someone acting on his or her behalf may apply for Presidential Memorial Certificates by completing this form
40-0247
A one time payment of _____ can be paid to the surviving spouse if he/she was living with the spouse, or, if living apart, was receiving certain SS benefits on the deceased’s record
$255
If there is no surviving spouse, the payment is made to whom?
A child who is eligble
Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits, including
Widow(er) 60+ (50+ if disabled)
Surviving spouse of any age who is caring for child under 16 or disabled
Unmarried child or is younger than 18 or 18+ with a disability that began before age 22
Parents 62+ who were dependent on the deceased for at least half of their support
Surviving divorced spouse under certain circumstances
If the deceased was receiving SS benefits, what must you do with the benefit received for the month of death or any month after?
Return it
Statement of Death by Funeral Director
SSA-721
21-530
Application for Burial Benefits
DD-214
Veteran’s discharge papers
