Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies on active duty or any veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for veterans benefits. Special determinations are made by the Adjudication Officer at a VA Regional Office for individuals with undesirable, bad conduct, or other than honorable discharges. Cases with multiple discharges are referred for further adjudication.
Citizens of the United States who served in the Armed Forces of any Government allied with the United States during a war, and whose last active service ended honorably by death or otherwise, may also be eligible for benefits.
Members of Reserve Components and Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Reserve component members of the Armed Forces, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard who were disabled or died from injuries or diseases incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during active or inactive duty training periods are eligible for benefits. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) members who meet specific criteria are also eligible for benefits.
Commissioned Officers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Commissioned Officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who served on full-time duty after July 29, 1945, or meet specific criteria before that date, may be eligible for benefits.
Public Health Service
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service who served on full-time duty after July 29, 1945, or meet specific criteria prior to that date may be eligible for benefits. Service on active duty training or inactive duty training that resulted in injury or death may also qualify for benefits.
World War II Merchant Marine
American merchant seamen who served in active oceangoing service from December 7, 1941, to August 15, 1945, may be eligible to receive discharge certificates. These certificates can establish eligibility for various veterans benefits, including burial in a national cemetery.
Spouses and Dependents
The spouse of an eligible person, even if not buried in a national cemetery, may be eligible for interment in a national cemetery. Spouses of members of the Armed Forces lost at sea, missing in action, or cremated, as well as surviving spouses of veterans who remarried, may also be eligible. Minor and adult children of eligible persons can also qualify under certain conditions.
Others
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Air Force may designate other persons or classes of persons as eligible for benefits.
For more information and to apply for benefits, visit the official government website.
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