Get Va 40-1330 2009

The VA 40-1330 is the application form for obtaining a standard government headstone or marker for installation in a private cemetery or a state veterans' cemetery. This guide provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions to help users complete the form online efficiently and accurately.

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

1. Click 'Get Form' button to access the VA 40-1330 form and open it in the editor.
2. In block 1, indicate the type of request by selecting either 'Initial Request,' 'Second Request,' or 'Corrected Application or Replacement.'
3. In block 2, enter the name of the deceased as it is to be inscribed on the headstone or marker, ensuring no nicknames or titles are used.
4. Block 3 requires you to specify whether the grave is currently marked with a privately purchased marker or if it is unmarked.
5. Enter the veteran’s Social Security number or service number in block 4, keeping in mind that failure to provide this information will delay processing.
6. Fill in blocks 5A and 5B with the date of birth and the date of death of the deceased, respectively.
7. Provide the dates of entry and separation from military service in blocks 6A and 6B.
8. In block 7, state the highest rank attained by the veteran, without using pay grades.
9. Select the branch of service in block 8, ensuring it corresponds with the rank specified in block 7.
10. Indicate any valor or Purple Heart awards in block 9, ensuring documentation is attached.
11. Check the applicable war service boxes in block 10.
12. Choose the desired type of headstone or marker in block 11 and specify the emblem of belief in block 12.
13. Complete the contact information in block 13A including name and mailing address, and provide a daytime phone number in block 13B.
14. In block 14, you have the option to provide an email address; block 15 allows for an optional fax number.
15. Identify your relationship to the deceased in block 16.
16. Sign and date the certification in block 18, affirming the truthfulness of the information provided.
17. In blocks 19 and 20, provide the name and delivery address of the business that will accept the headstone or marker and a daytime phone number.
18. Fill in the name and address of the cemetery in block 21 where the grave is located.
19. Ensure all required signatures are obtained in blocks 22 through 24.
20. Use block 27 for any remarks or additional details you wish to provide.
21. Finally, review the entire form for accuracy before saving, downloading, printing, or sharing the form as needed.

Complete your VA 40-1330 form online today to secure a government headstone or marker for your loved one.