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Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To begin using IRIS, please visit the following location:

https://iris.va.gov

The program office can be reached at:
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Office 005R4 - Business Continuity
810 Vermont Ave. NW. Room 559
Washington DC 20420
(202) 461-6425
Andres.Lopez@va.gov

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
You must currently be receiving medical care from the VA.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To use HealtheVet, you must register on the VA webpage at:

https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/anonymous.portal?_nfpb=true&_nft...

For more information about this program, please call 877-222-8387 or visit:

http://www.myhealth.va.gov/

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
Native Americans who may qualify for these loans must be:

• Enrolled in an American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village, a Pacific Islander or a Native Hawaiian; or be married to such a person.
• Veterans (including Reserve and National Guard members who were called to active duty) Veterans must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Active duty service members.
• Current Reserve and Guard members (usually after 6 years of reserve service).
• Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and veterans, once discharged.

Loan Terms
Loan terms are determined by the lender within the limits set by the VA.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
The tribe must enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with VA and provide VA with copies of lease to be used (if tribal trust land) and tribal foreclosure ordinances. Veteran completes application, with VA’s assistance, if necessary, and submits application to VA. If approved, VA schedules closing at veteran’s convenience. If it’s a construction loan, VA makes staged disbursements, through escrow account, to builder. Funds are disbursed upon approved progress inspections. More information on this may be found at http://www.homeloans.va.gov, including copies of model MOUs, leases, & foreclosure ordinances.

You must meet basic program requirements, including the following:

• The loan must be for the home you will live in.
• The home must appraise for the loan amount or higher.
• You must have enough income to meet your monthly mortgage payments, maintain the home, take care of other debts and obligations, and still have enough money left over to cover day to day expenses (food, gas, etc.).
• You must also have a good credit history.

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies while on active duty or any veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for burial in a National Cemetery.

Certain National Guard and reserve members may also qualify.

Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and veterans, once discharged.

Length-of-service requirements apply in some cases.

Spouses and certain eligible dependents may also be buried in national cemeteries.

Pre-arrangement for burial at a National Cemetery is not allowed.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Please read the instructions on the application form thoroughly. When military documents are available, completing the form should take approximately 15 minutes. You may either print the blank form or fill it in while online and print the filled out form ready for signatures. You may print an application form (VA Form 40-1330) through this web link:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA40-1330.pdf

To determine if the military or discharge documents you have are sufficient to verify eligibility and support your application, you may review a list of documents which can be used to establish honorable active duty military service at:
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/dischdocs.asp

You may review more specific information about the National Cemetery Administration headstone and marker program at:
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/hmgen.asp

If you need further assistance or have questions about inscription information you may call our Applicant Assistance Division at:
1-800-697-6947

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) website can be visited at:

http://www.cem.va.gov

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

1. One for burial and funeral expense, and
2. One for the cemetery plot.

General Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit, the veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

VA can pay a reimbursement only if the expenses for the funeral/burial have not been reimbursed by another government agency or some other source.

Generally, at least one of following additional eligibility criteria must also be met.

Reimbursement is possible if the veteran:

• Died because of a service-related disability;
• Was receiving VA pension or compensation at the time of death;
• Was entitled to receive VA compensation, but decided not to reduce his/her military retired pay;
• Died in a VA hospital or while in a nursing home under VA contract, or while in an approved state nursing home;
• Had a claim pending at the time of death and has been found entitled to compensation or pension from a date prior to the date of death; or
• Died while traveling, under proper authorization and at VA expense, to or from a specified place for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To apply for the burial allowance, you must complete an Application for Burial Benefits (VA Form 21-530). You may download the form at:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/

If you have questions about this benefit please call VA at this toll-free number:
1-800-827-1000

People who are hearing impaired may call this toll-free TTY number:
1-800-829-4833

Additional information on this program may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at:

http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/burials/Burialeg_0508.doc

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) website can be visited at:

http://www.vba.va.gov

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
This benefit may not be requested for a living veteran.

The veteran must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.

Certain National Guard and reserve members may also qualify.

Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and veterans, once discharged.

Eligible recipients (those who may receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate) include the deceased veteran’s next of kin and loved ones.

Requests for this benefit may only be submitted by an eligible recipient. An eligible recipient is the next of kin, a relative or a friend, or someone authorized to act on behalf of such relative or friend.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For more information about the Presidential Memorial Certificate program, please visit our website at:
http://www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp

When requesting a PMC, there is no form or format to use. A simple written request will suffice.

Eligible recipients or their authorized agent may request a PMC using any one (1) of the three (3) methods listed below. Please only use one of the following methods:

1. Visit any VA regional office and speak with a representative.
2. Send a request by fax to 202-565-8054 or by mail to:
   Presidential Memorial Certificates (41A1C)
   Department of Veterans Affairs
   5109 Russell Road
   Quantico, VA 22134-3903
   
3. Use the “Contact the VA” web link (on the top of the page) at:
   http://www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp

http://www.cem.va.gov

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
The following persons are eligible for this form of assistance:

• Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies while on active duty or any veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for burial in a National Cemetery.
• Certain National Guard and reserve members may also qualify.
• Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and veterans, once discharged.
• Spouses and certain eligible dependents may also be buried in national cemeteries.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To confirm your eligibility for burial benefits at a national cemetery you may call your VA regional office at:1-800-827-1000. A Veterans Benefits Counselor will be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

The mailing address is:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
Telephone: 1-800-827-1000

To find the closest National Cemetery to you, please visit:

http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/listcem.asp

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) website can be visited at:

http://www.cem.va.gov

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

General Program Requirements
To be eligible for this form of assistance, you must currently receive medical treatment or a benefit payment from VA.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
In order to change your address for VA benefits payment purposes, you must either:

• send a signed letter to the VA regional office with your records, or
• call:
  1-800-827-1000

http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/division_flsh.asp?dnum=

If you wish to change your address for MEDICAL ENROLLMENT AND/OR RECORDS purposes, please contact:

• the VA facility at which you receive treatment, or
• call the VA Health Benefits Service at:
  1-877-222-8387

http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/division_flsh.asp?dnum=1

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/