Veterans Q & A - Veterans. Active Duty. Burial at Sea.

Which organization is referred to as the "V.A"? - ANSWER-The Department of Veterans Affairs What are "Burial Allowances" ? - ANSWER-Flat-rate monetary benefits which cover burial and funeral costs In 2014 VA regulation changed the burial allowances program, what changed? - ANSWER-Eligible surviving spouses are now paid automatically, no need to submit a claim Since the VA made changes to burial allowances in 2014, when do spouses get paid? - ANSWER-Automatic payment to surviving spouses upon notification of the Veteran's death what other benefits can be granted by the VA if a claim is submitted? - ANSWER-Additional benefits may be granted such as plot or internment allowance and transportation allowance. IF, the surviving spouse has not been automatically paid, who will the VA payout to? - ANSWER-VA will pay whoever files a claim FIRST; surviving spouse, veteran's children, veteran's parents, executor or administer of the estate, survivor of a legal union with the veteran Besides the surviving spous