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GHPCO VETERAN RESOURCE GUIDE
Obtain DD-214 Military Separation Papers • Website – www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records • Form SF-180 is required documentation for all other benefits – www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html Replacing Lost Medals • Request medal replacement by using the eVetRecs online application – www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html#how • For online SF-180 application – www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/awards-and-decorations.html
VA Benefits • Website – www.vba.va.gov/VBA/ • To obtain correct forms use www.va.gov/vaforms/ Other Benefit Forms VA Pension, Aid, Attendance and Medical Expense • VA Form 21P-527EZ, 21P-8416, 21-2680 VA Health Enrollment • VA Form 10-10EZ Spousal Pension, Aid and Attendance • VA Form 21-22, 21P-534EZ, 21P-8416, 21-2680 DIC or Accrued Benefits • VA Form 21-22, 21P-534EZ Compensation for Service-Connected Injury • VA Form 21-22, 21-526EZ Burial and Funeral Allowance • VA Form 21P-530 Advance Directive and Living Will • VA Form 10-0137 Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party • VA Form 21-0845 Statement in Support of Claim • VA Form 21-4138 Intent to File a Claim for Compensation/Pension • VA Form 21-0966 Burial in a VA National Cemetery Eligible veterans, spouses and minor children may be buried at any of the 131 national cemeteries at no cost to the family. • Website – www.cem.va.gov • For eligibility check website – www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/eligible.asp Generally, veterans who die on active duty or veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible. Spouses and minor children may also be eligible. • Your funeral director will often be able to help schedule a burial– www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/need.asp Your funeral director will often be able to assist. Private Burial Allowance Eligible veterans choosing to be buried in a private cemetery may still be eligible for burial allowances and other memorial benefits. • Burial in a private cemetery – www.cem.va.gov/cem/burial_benefits/private_cemetery.asp • Burial and Interment Allowances – www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf Military Funeral Honors Families or funeral directors may request military funeral honors on behalf of a deceased veteran. Department of VA National Cemetery Administration staff can also assist in arranging military funeral honors at a VA National Cemetery. • Website – www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf • Check website for eligibility. Generally, veterans who die on active duty or veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible. Headstones or Markers The VA furnishes upon request and at no charge a government headstone or marker for the grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world. • Website – www.cem.va.gov/hmm • Check website for eligibility. Generally, veterans who die on active duty or veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible. • File a claim for a standard headstone – www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA40-1330.pdf • VA 40-1330 is submitted by the next of kin or representative. United States Flags A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased eligible veteran. Generally the flag is given to the next of kin after its use. • Explore eligibility and request a flag – www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/burial_flags.asp • Check website for eligibility. Generally, veterans who die on active duty or veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible. • You may apply by completing VA form 27-2008. Generally, your funeral director will be able to assist you. Presidential Memorial Certificates The Presidential Memorial Certificate is signed by the current president and provided to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans. • Website – www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp • Eligible recipients include the next of kin and loved ones of honorably discharged diseased veterans. More than one certificate may be issued. • You may apply by completing VA Form 40-0247 and mailing or faxing as indicated on the form. Funeral directors will often be able to provide assistance. Veterans organizations Disabled American Veterans: Founded in 1920, the DAV is dedicated to disabled veterans and their families. www.dav.org American Legion: The American Legion was founded in 1919 as a patriotic organization for wartime veterans. www.legion.org Veterans of Foreign Wars: The VFW dates to 1899 and pledges to “honor the dead through helping the living” through service. www.vfw.org Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: The IAVA is the first VSO devoted to veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. www.iava.org National Association for Black Veterans: NABVETS addresses issues concerning black and minority veterans. www.nabvets.org Vietnam Veterans of America: The VVA is devoted exclusively to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. www.vva.org. American Veterans for Equal Rights AVER informs, supports and advocates for LGBTQ veterans nationwide. www.aver.us |
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Georgia POLST Collaborative
GA POLST and the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (GHPCO) are proud to announce our collaboration and partnership! The Georgia POLST and GHPCO have long shared fundamental goals of enhanced end of life care through advance care planning. GHPCO is proud to partner with the GA POLST Collaborative providing information, education and advocacy around advance care planning and POLST in Georgia! Click Here to learn more about the Georgia POLST Collaborative.