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How many veterans or family members have no idea what veteran benefits are available? You see it time in and time out, veterans benefits are the last thing thought of and usually when they are, it's after a veteran dies. Sometimes veteran spouses and family members never seek out benefits that are authorized. Veterans have served their country with pride, honor, and sacrifice, and the benefits listed here go with that service. The following benefits are available to survivors of military service members and veterans: Burial - Most veterans are eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. The unmarried surviving spouse and dependent children of an eligible veteran may also be buried in a national cemetery. Headstone or Marker - A headstone or marker is provided for the veteran's gravesite at a national or private cemetery. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for a headstone or marker at a national cemetery. Flag - An American flag is provided to drape the casket or accompany the urn of an eligible veteran. The flag is presented to the veteran's next of kin upon burial. Plot Allowance - For veterans who are not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance is paid to an eligible claimant. Reimbursement of Burial Expenses - A burial allowance is paid to an eligible claimant to help offset expenses of a veteran's funeral and burial. Presidential Memorial Certificate - A certificate signed by the president is issued to survivors to honor the memory of the veteran. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation - DIC is a monthly benefit paid to the surviving spouse and dependent children of a veteran who died during active military service, or who died after military service because of a service connected disability, or was receiving or entitled to receive VA compensation for a service connected disability that was rated total disabling for at least 10 years immediately before death or since the veterans release from active duty and for at least five years immediately preceding death. Other benefits are Parents DIC, Death Pension, Health Care, Home Loan Guaranty, Life Insurance, Education and Training, Education Program Refund, Civil Service Preference, Commissary and Exchange privileges. If you would like to find out more, call the Sarpy County Veterans Service Office 593-2203, or call the toll free VA assistance number 1-800-827-1000. Found here. Sphere: Related Content