Then you came to the right place. Here you can find out what happens after you apply for a pre-need eligibility determination.
Would you like more details about this?
Yes, please.
Then you can call 877-222-8387 for more information. We're here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
I have another question for you  about DIC eligibility for survivors of Blue Water Navy  VIetnam Veterans.  Tell me about there eligibility information?
Veterans who served on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam , or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam between January 9 , 1962 , and May 7 , 1975 , are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure . This is a result of Public Law 116 - 23 , also known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 .
There's more to DIC eligibility details than meets the eye. I see what you mean. What do I do if I want to submit an application by mail?
You need to fill out an application for pre-need determination of eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery VA Form 40-10007.
Alright. I'd also like to know additional information on what documents I need to know if I'm eligible for the DIC.
If the person was married , you ll also need the surviving spouse s status as Veteran , service member , or family member
Alright. I'd like to ask you another question. What if I want to be laid to rest in a state cemetery?
In that case you need to contact that specific cemetery ahead of time to find out about their pre-need program. Some state Veterans cemeteries require that you live in that state or have other rules around eligibility. You can apply for a pre-need determination of eligibility from VA and also from a state or tribal Veterans cemetery.
That's great to know. And how do you decide if you accept me or not?
We base our decision of whether or not you qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery on your service history or the service history of the Veteran or service member who's sponsoring your application for burial as a spouse, surviving spouse, or unmarried adult child.
My physical state doesn't let me sign a form, can someone else sign it for me?
Yes, if you are mentally unable to make decisions for yourself, sometimes this is called mentally incompetent, or physically unable to sign the form, a spouse, parent, or court-appointed representative may sign the form.
Alright. But I will get my spot at the graveyard, as soon as I qualify, right?