| If Veteran was receiving money (Compensation/Pension), from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the survivor is entitled to: |
| Burial Benefit |
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$300.00 (non-service connected death) |
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$2,000.00 (if cause of death is due to service-connected illness, i.e., Veteran is Service Connected for Cancer and cause of death is Cancer) |
| Plot Allowance |
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$300.00 (no plot allowance if buried in National Cemetery, i.e., Camp Butler)Burial Benefits Application must be accompanied by a copy of the “Paid in Full” funeral bill and a death certificate. |
| Burial Flag |
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| Burial in a National Cemetery |
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Spouse may also be buried at National Cemetery, even if she should pass first. Dependent children under the age of 18 are also eligible. |
| Government Headstone or Marker |
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Contact the Veterans Office (you will need a copy of the Veteran’s Discharge Papers/DD214 and SSN) |
| Presidential Memorial Certificate |
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More than one certificate may be issued. Must provide addresses where the certificate should be mailed. |
| Military Funeral Honors |
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Provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. There is no charge for the last rites. If you like, you may make a donation to the Honor Guard. They are a nonprofit organization. All donations are used for the upkeep of the Honor Guard. |
| If Veteran was not receiving money from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the survivor is entitled to: |
| Burial Benefit is not payable, unless Veteran is receiving money from the VA, or the Veteran dies in a VA Hospital or a State Veterans Nursing Home (i.e., Illinois Veterans Homes located in Quincy, Anna, LaSalle or Manteno) |
| Burial Flag |
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| Burial in a National Cemetery
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Spouse may also be buried at National Cemetery, even if she should pass first. Dependent children under the age of 18 are also eligible. |
| Government Headstone or Marker |
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Contact the Veterans Office (you will need a copy of the Veteran’s Discharge Papers/DD214 and SSN) |
| Presidential Memorial Certificate |
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More than one certificate may be issued. Must provide addresses where the certificate should be mailed. |
| Military Funeral Honors |
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Provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. There is no charge for the last rites. If you like, you may make a donation to the Honor Guard. They are a nonprofit organization. All donations are used for the upkeep of the Honor Guard. |
| SURVIVING SPOUSE BENEFITS |
| Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) |
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For survivors to be eligible, the Veteran must have died of his/her Service-Connected Condition, or Veteran was 100% Service Connected for 10 years preceding death. DIC eligible widows receive a monthly payment of $1033.00 per month. |
| Death Pension (Widows Pension) |
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For survivors to be eligible, the Veteran must have served during a war time period. The survivor must also meet income levels. Currently, the monthly amount payable is: $591.00. This amount is offset by any other household income received. i.e. Survivor receives $200.00 from Social Security and $200.00 from a retirement pension, this equals $400.00. The VA will provide $191.00 to bring the income level up to $591.00. If other income rises, VA will adjust accordingly, to keep income level at $591.00. All income must be reported to VA to avoid an overpayment. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
- If the widow/widower was previously married to a veteran killed in active Service, he/she may be eligible for reinstatement of DIC benefits. Please check with the Veterans Office for more information.
- If you are unable to find the Veteran’s Discharge/DD214, do not hesitate to call the Veterans Office for assistance.
- The Veterans Office will be happy to complete all forms and applications for Veterans Benefits. There is no charge for this service.
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