Va Form 21p-530 - Application For Burial Benefits Page 2
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43. TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A CLAIM - A claim for non-service-connected burial allowance must be filed with VA within 2 years
from the date of the veteran's permanent burial or cremation. If a veteran's discharge was corrected after death to "Under Conditions
Other Than Dishonorable," the claim must be filed within 2 years from the date of correction. There is no time limit for the service-
connected burial benefit, plot or interment benefit, or reimbursement of transportation expenses.
4. COMPLETING CLAIM BY A FIRM OR STATE AGENCY - The claim must be executed in the full name of the firm or State
agency, and show the official position or connection of the individual who signs on its behalf.
5. PROOF OF DEATH TO ACCOMPANY CLAIM - Death in a government institution does not need to be proven. In other cases, the
claimant must forward a copy of the public record of death. If proof has previously been furnished VA, it need not be submitted again.
6. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT MUST ACCOMPANY TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS - If transported by common carrier, a receipt
must accompany the claim. All receipts for transportation charges should show the name of the veteran, the name of the person who paid,
and the amount of the charges. The itemized statement of account should show the charges made for transportation. Failure to itemize
charges may result in delay or payment of a lesser amount.
7. SERVICE RECORD - The original or certified copy of the veteran's service separation document (DD214 or equivalent) which
contains information as to the length, time, and character of service will permit prompt processing.
8. TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE - You can call us toll-free within the U.S. by dialing 1-800-827-1000. If you
are located in the local dialing area of a VA regional office, you can also call us by checking your local telephone directory. For the
hearing impaired, our TDD number is 711.
9. WHERE DO I MAIL MY COMPLETED APPLICATION? - You should mail your application to the VA regional office located
in your state. You can obtain the mailing address for VA regional offices by accessing the VA Internet web site at
The address is also located in the government pages of your telephone book under "United States Government,
Veterans."
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VA FORM 21P-530, JUN 2014
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