VA Form 40-1330M, CLAIM FOR GOVERNMENT MEDALLION TO AFFIX TO A PRIVATE MARKER 2025

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The document provides information on how to claim a government medallion for affixing to a privately purchased headstone or marker for eligible deceased veterans. It outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, required documentation, and privacy considerations. The medallion is available in three sizes and is intended for veterans who served after April 6, 1917, and are buried in private cemeteries. The document also includes details on who can apply, the option to request a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and instructions for submitting claims electronically or by mail.

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Begin by entering the name of the deceased veteran in Block 2. Ensure you include first, middle, last names, and any suffix.
In Block 3, confirm that a privately purchased permanent marker is in place by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
Fill out the veteran's service information in Blocks 6 through 10, including Social Security number, date of birth, and branch of service.
Select the desired medallion size in Block 11. Refer to the general information sheet for size specifications.
Complete your contact details in Blocks 14 and 15. This includes your mailing address and daytime phone number.
Sign and date the form in Block 18 to certify that all information is accurate before submitting your claim.

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What is a VA 40 1330?

Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker. Form revision date: September 2024. Related to: Burials and memorials.

What is 40 1330 claim for standard government headstone or marker?

VA Form 40-1330 is used to request a government headstone or marker for veterans. Heres what its for: to apply for a standard government headstone. to request a marker for a veterans grave.

What is a government headstone or marker?

A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone. A Government-furnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr.

How much is a standard grave marker?

Many variables affect the price of a granite memorial, such as the size of the marker and type of granite used. Our standard flat grave markers cost around $1,200, smaller garden memorials for home memorialization begin at $385, and upright headstones start at $3,100.

Can veterans receive a headstone or marker and a medallion?

Eligible veterans are entitled to either a government-furnished headstone or marker, or the new medallion, but not both.

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How do you claim for a government medallion to affix to a private marker?

For a Government-furnished medallion to be affixed to a headstone or marker in private cemetery, a VA Form 40-1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery must be submitted by a member of the decedents family. When requesting the MOH Medallion, check OTHER in block 11 and specify MOH.

What is the form for the military medallion?

MEDALLION - Eligible deceased Veterans may receive a Government-furnished headstone or marker, or a medallion, but not both. If requesting a medallion, please use VA Form 40-1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery.

Who is eligible for a VA marker?

Eligible deceased active-duty service members and qualified Veterans when their remains are missing, not identified, donated to science, buried at sea, or scattered, and. Eligible spouses and other dependents whose remains are not available, whether or not they pass away before the eligible Veteran.