VA Submits Updated Burial Benefits Form for Review
Published Date: 9/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Veterans Benefits Administration is updating the form used to apply for burial benefits for veterans and their families. This means anyone applying will see some changes to the paperwork, but it won’t cost extra or take much more time. The update is now under review by the Office of Management and Budget to keep things smooth and simple.
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Burial Benefits Form Updated, No Extra Cost
If you apply for burial benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23, the Department of Veterans Affairs is changing the application form. The notice says applicants will see some paperwork changes, but it will not cost extra or take much more time, and the update is under review by the Office of Management and Budget.
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