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Director Terry Prince

Survivor & Burial

The following state and county benefits and programs are available to certain fallen veterans and their survivors. For help in choosing or applying for any of these programs, contact the nearest Veteran Service Officer. Our VSOs are ready and willing to assist in determining your eligibility, discussing available options, and submitting the appropriate applications.

Global War on Terrorism Survivors Compensation

A $3000 compensation benefit is payable to survivors of military personnel killed in action by terrorist acts or hostile activities during the performance of military service in periods recognized as wartime by a United States campaign or service medals.
Vietnam Veteran Survivors Compensation

Compensation of $1,000 is available to survivors of Vietnam veterans whose death was classified as service-connected by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Headstone or Grave Marker Reimbursement

When the federal government has furnished a headstone or marker, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs pays up to $125.00 for the setting of such marker.
Graves Registration

To preserve the memory of Illinois veterans, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs maintains a -Roll of Honor- for all veterans buried in the State of Illinois.
Indigent Veterans

The county Veterans Assistance Commission shall provide burial for any honorably discharged indigent veteran, or their mothers, fathers, spouse or surviving spouse, or minor children who are without sufficient means to defray the funeral expenses.

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