Many individuals would like to know, in advance, whether they are eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. To assist them, the VA has created the "Pre-Need Eligibility Determination Program," specifically aimed at helping individuals with burial planning and making sure their wishes are known. The VA Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program can greatly reduce stress on surviving family members in trying times. Learn more about this VA program on Military.com.
VA Offers Pre-Determination of Burial Eligibility
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