____________________________________________________Veteran’s Benefits  

If a veteran died in a Veteran’s Administration Hospital , or if he/she was receiving a benefits check from the VA, their dependents may be entitled to benefits. If you are not sure whether or not you are entitled to receive benefits you can call your local VA office for other benefits available.  

The funeral home will assist in filing your claim with the VA and will need the following documents:

• Form DD214 (Discharge Paper which shows the enlistment and separation dates.)
• Copy of certified death certificate.

The VA office may need this additional paperwork:

·        Certified copy of original marriage certificate.

·        Verification of amount of life insurance you will receive as a result of veteran’s death.

·        Statements of funeral and cemetery expenses.

·        Social Security number for yourself and your dependent children.

·        If you have a VA file number have it available for VA

·        If the veteran or you were previously married the VA office will need:

A certified copy of original divorce decree or a Death Certificate proving the previous marriage was dissolved by divorce or death.

• If there are dependent children.....
• For children under the age of 18 or over 18 and still in school, you will need certified copies of original birth certificate for each child.
• If over 18 and still in school, you will need VA form 21-674.
• If either of you currently receive any income...
• You will need to know the exact amount received for each of you.
• If either of you receive additional income...
• The source and exact amount of the benefit must be reported to the VA.

Veteran’s Administration offices in our area:  

Upson County
205 E Lee St
Thomaston , Ga. 30286
706-646-6035

 Federal Veterans Affairs Benefits, Information and Assistance: 1-800-827-1000

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