Get Va 40-1330 2017-2026

The VA 40-1330 form is used to claim a standard government headstone or marker for eligible deceased veterans. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for easily filling out the form online, ensuring users can complete it efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the VA 40-1330 form.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to download the VA 40-1330 form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin by answering whether the VA previously determined eligibility for burial at a VA national cemetery. Select 'Yes,' 'No,' or 'Unsure' in the designated field.
3. Provide the name of the deceased in the required fields, ensuring to include the first, middle (if applicable), last name, and any suffix.
4. Indicate the type of request by selecting between 'Initial Request' or 'Replacement' from the options provided.
5. Next, state whether the grave is currently marked with a privately purchased marker or unmarked.
6. Provide demographic information, including race or ethnicity and gender, in the corresponding sections.
7. Fill in the veteran's social security number and/or service number along with their place of birth.
8. Enter the veteran's date of birth and date of death in the specified format.
9. Complete the sections regarding the veteran’s periods of active military duty, including dates of entry and separation, highest rank attained, and branch of service.
10. If applicable, provide details about any valor or Purple Heart awards received by the veteran.
11. Specify the type of headstone or marker requested by checking the appropriate box.
12. Indicate any emblem of belief, if desired, in the optional field provided.
13. Use block 18 to add any additional inscriptions or terms of endearment that should appear on the headstone or marker.
14. Type the applicant's name and mailing address, including a daytime phone number and email address, if available.
15. Confirm the applicant's relationship to the deceased, indicating whether they are a family member, personal representative, or other specified role.
16. If requesting a Presidential Memorial Certificate, indicate how many are needed in block 22.
17. Sign the form in block 23 and include the date of signature, ensuring all information is accurate before finalizing.
18. Provide the name and delivery address of the consignee who will accept the prepaid delivery of the headstone or marker.
19. Ensure the consignee’s daytime or cell phone number is included for delivery coordination.
20. Reconfirm the cemetery or family plot address, and the responsible official’s signature must be included where applicable.
21. Finalize with any remarks or clarifications in block 33 and review the entire document for completeness.
22. Upon completion, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out the VA 40-1330 form online today for the government headstone or marker you need.