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Colorado — Veteran Benefits

Complete reference covering 58 benefit categories across 14 service tiers. Verify current eligibility with your County VSO before filing.

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Amendment G adds TDIU (2025); National Guard 100% tuition waiver (SB25-247); Independence Pass at 50%+; lifetime hunt/fish combo at 50%+

At a Glance — What Unlocks by Status / Rating

Veteran benefits unlocked at each service status and disability rating in Colorado
Status / Rating Headline Benefits Unlocked
Active Duty State income tax exempt on military pay (if stationed outside CO or non-resident); vehicle ownership tax exempt (non-resident); DL extension 3 yrs (free); resident hunting/fishing rates; August state park free access; deployed hunting-draw preference points; CDL skills-test waiver (Vets-2-Trucks within 1 yr of discharge)
Guard / Reserve CO National Guard: 100% tuition waiver (SB25-247) at designated CO colleges/universities (up to 130 hrs at 4-yr; 65 hrs at 2-yr); State-Sponsored Life Insurance $1,000 free (+ elective $5k–$50k); LEAP heating assistance (income-based); veterans preference for state jobs
Military Retiree Military retirement pay subtraction: $15,000 (under 55, tax years 2022–2028) · $20,000 (55–64) · $24,000 (65+); DV plate / vehicle fee waiver at 50%+ SC; Independence Pass at 50%+ SC
Veteran (honorable, no rating) Veterans preference for state employment (+5 pts); specialty vet plates ($50 one-time); August state park free access; CHP training credit for military service; CDL skills-test waiver within 1 yr of discharge
0% SC Same as honorable veteran; no additional state benefit tied specifically to 0% SC rating
10–20% Same as honorable veteran
30–40% Same as honorable veteran
50–60% DV plate + vehicle ownership tax/registration waiver (1 vehicle); Independence Pass (free year-round parks); free lifetime combo fishing + small game license; hiring preference 10 pts (SC vets)
70–90% Same as 50–60% tier; hiring preference 10 pts
100% schedular Same as 50–60%+ tier; property tax exemption requires 100% permanent designation — schedular without permanent designation does NOT qualify
TDIU Property tax exemption 50% of first $200,000 (Amendment G, effective 2025 tax yr); all 50%+ benefits; hiring preference 10 pts
P&T Property tax exemption 50% of first $200,000; all 50%+ vehicle/parks/recreation benefits; hiring preference 10 pts
SMC (Housebound/A&A) All P&T benefits plus federal SMC payments are state income-tax-free
Surviving spouse / dependents Property tax exemption continuation (if vet had it); Gold Star spouse property tax exemption (50% of first $200,000); DIC income state-tax-free; DTAP tuition assistance for dependents of KIA/disabled Guard members; state park free access continuation with DV plates

Taxes

1. Property Tax — Primary Residence

100% permanent & total (P&T), OR TDIU (Individual Unemployability — added by Amendment G, effective tax year 2025 / paid in 2026), OR 100% disability retirement through DoD/DHS. Must be Colorado resident, own and occupy as primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year. No income limit.
Verify locally: - **Documents:** VA letter confirming 100% P&T or TDIU status; proof of ownership and residency - **Trusts:** Property held in trust solely for estate planning purposes qualifies - **Authority:** Colo.

Authority: Colo. Const. Art. X § 3.5; C.R.S. § 39-3-203; Amendment G / HCR23-1002 (2024)

2. Property Tax — Vehicle / Personal Property

50%+ service-connected disability OR loss of use of feet, hands, or vision (any rating that satisfies this physical criterion).

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-3-304(18); HB20-1190

3. Vehicle Sales / Use Tax

Colorado does not exempt disabled veterans from state or local sales tax at the point of vehicle purchase. The specific ownership tax waiver (§2) is an annual registration-time benefit, not a purchase-time sales tax exemption. One exception: vehicles modified with medically necessary adaptive equipment for a service-connected disability are exempt from state sales tax on the adaptive equipment and installation (not the vehicle itself). Confirm current eligible equipment categories and documentation requirements with the Colorado Department of Revenue at tax.colorado.gov or 303-238-7378.

4. State Income Tax — Active Duty Military Pay

Non-resident active-duty members stationed in Colorado are exempt from Colorado income tax on their military pay under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) / Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA).

Authority: SCRA; C.R.S. § 39-22-104; Colorado DOR Publication

5. State Income Tax — Military Retirement Pay

Colorado taxes military retirement but provides an age-graduated subtraction from gross income:
Verify locally: Retirees who turn 55 during or after 2029 should confirm whether the under-55 provision has been extended.

Authority: C.R.S. § 39-22-104(4)(f); HB18-1060; SB23-106

6. State Income Tax — SBP Annuity

SBP annuities are treated as pension income under Colorado law. The same age-graduated subtraction that applies to military retirement pay applies to SBP annuities received by surviving spouses:
Verify locally: The same age-graduated subtraction that applies to military retirement pay applies to SBP annuities received by surviving spouses: | Recipient age | Annual subtraction | |---|---| | Under 55 | Up to **$15,000** (tax years 2022–2028 under SB23-106; file on the general pension/annuity subtraction line of DR 0104AD) | | 55–64 | Up to **$20,000** | | 65+ | Up to **$24,000** | Colorado DOR confirms SBP qualifies as a pension/annuity for this subtraction. File on Form DR 0104AD; confirm whether to use the Military Retirement line or the general pension line with the Colorado DOR at [tax.

Authority: C.R.S. § 39-22-104 (pension/annuity subtraction); SB23-106

7. State Income Tax — General

Colorado has a **4.40% flat income tax rate** (2026) on taxable income for all residents.

Authority: C.R.S. § 39-22-104

8. Sales Tax Exemption

Colorado does not offer a general sales tax exemption card or program for disabled veterans on general purchases. No Colorado equivalent to programs such as Iowa's or Kansas's sales tax exemption for disabled veterans exists as of 2026.

9. Other State Tax Breaks

- **Property Tax Deferral Program:** Colorado residents (including veterans) who are income-eligible may defer property taxes through a state-administered loan against a property lien (repaid upon sal

Authority: C.R.S. § 39-3-119 (deferral); C.R.S. § 39-3-203 (senior homestead)

Vehicle, Travel & ID

10. Vehicle Registration Fee

50%+ permanent service-connected disability, OR loss of use of feet/hands/vision.

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-3-304(18); HB20-1190

11. Disabled Veteran License Plates

50%+ permanent service-connected disability, OR loss of use of feet/hands/vision.

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-3-213; C.R.S. § 42-3-222

12. Other Veteran / Military Specialty Plates

- **Standard veteran plates** (branch-specific: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force): $50 one-time fee; available to any honorably discharged veteran - **Combat veteran / val
Verify locally: Confirm the fee for your specific valor award plate at [dmv.

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-3-213 et seq.

13. Toll Road / Bridge Exemption

Colorado does not currently provide a toll exemption for veterans or disabled veterans on E-470, the Northwest Parkway, or CDOT Express Lanes. DV plates do not convey toll exemption. (Proposed legislation to grant DV plate holders a toll exemption effective July 1, 2026 did not advance as of the research date.) Contact E-470 Public Highway Authority (e470.com) and CDOT directly for any updates.

14. Public Transit Discount

**Active duty only:** Active-duty members of all uniformed services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves) ride **free** on all RTD (Denver metro) services with proof of active-duty status. (Source: RTD Military Rides program, rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/military-rides)

15. Disabled Parking Privileges

Two paths for disabled parking:
Verify locally: **Disabled Veteran Persons with Disabilities plate:** Requires both (a) VA letter confirming 50%+ service-connected disability and (b) physician/provider certification of a qualifying physical mobility impairment.

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-3-204

16. Driver License / State ID Fee

- **Active duty stationed in Colorado:** Active duty members receive an automatic 3-year DL extension while on orders. The extension is **free** — no fee charged during the extension period. (Source:

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-2-118

17. CDL Fee / Skills-Test Waiver

Currently serving military OR discharged within the past **1 year**; must have been licensed on a military vehicle similar to the CDL class for at least 2 years - **Benefit:** Waives the CDL **skills (drive) test** requirement. Written/knowledge tests still required. - **CDL issuance fee:** Colorado does not confirm a CDL fee waiver for veterans. Confirm the current issuance fee with the Colorado DMV at 303-205-5600 before applying. - **Form:** DR 2742 (Application for Military Skills Test Waiver); submit to dor_cdlunit@state.co.us - **Authority:** FMCSA Military Skills Test Waiver Program; C.R.S. § 42-2-402 - **Action:** [dmv.colorado.gov/active-duty-military-and-veterans](https://dmv.colorado.gov/active-duty-military-and-veterans)
Verify locally: - **CDL issuance fee:** Colorado does not confirm a CDL fee waiver for veterans. Confirm the current issuance fee with the Colorado DMV at 303-205-5600 before applying.

Authority: FMCSA Military Skills Test Waiver Program; C.R.S. § 42-2-402

18. Veteran Designation on DL / ID

Honorably discharged veterans; present DD214 (or equivalent) to DMV - **Cost:** No additional fee for the designation itself (standard DL fees apply at time of renewal) - **Benefit:** Veteran marker on credential; accepted as proof of service at some businesses; may be used as proof of service for state park August free access - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 42-2-107(2.5) - **Action:** Present DD214 at any Colorado DMV office at time of application or renewal

Authority: C.R.S. § 42-2-107(2.5)

Outdoor Recreation

19. Hunting License

Colorado resident + 50%+ SC disability or Purple Heart + VA letter confirming honorable discharge and disability rating - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 33-4-104; HB17-1374 (Colorado Heroes Hunting & Fishing Act) - **Application:** Submit via [email protected], cpwshop.com, or mail; allow 15 business days - **Action:** Download VA Application at [cpw.widen.net](https://cpw.widen.net/s/wdqszjhhcq/va_application)
Verify locally: - **Eligibility for free combo:** Colorado resident + 50%+ SC disability or Purple Heart + VA letter confirming honorable discharge and disability rating - **Authority:** C.

Authority: C.R.S. § 33-4-104; HB17-1374 (Colorado Heroes Hunting & Fishing Act)

20. Fishing License — Freshwater

Same as §19 (50%+ SC or Purple Heart; Colorado resident) - **Habitat Stamp:** Waived for VA combo license holders — no annual Habitat Stamp purchase required - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 33-4-104 - **Action:** Same application process as §19

Authority: C.R.S. § 33-4-104

21. Fishing License — Saltwater

Colorado is a landlocked state with no ocean coast and no saltwater fishing license program.

22. Combination Hunt/Fish License

Colorado resident veteran with 50%+ service-connected disability OR Purple Heart recipient - **Benefit:** Lifetime license at no cost; covers all freshwater fishing and small-game hunting; Habitat Stamp waived annually - **Big game:** NOT included — requires separate big-game license (Wounded Warrior program at §19 covers dedicated big-game licenses for eligible recovering warriors) - **Documentation:** VA letter confirming honorable discharge + 50%+ SC disability; or Purple Heart certificate/DD214 noting award - **Processing:** Allow 15 business days; applications processed at CPW licensing office, NOT at retail license agents - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 33-4-104; HB17-1374 - **Action:** [cpw.state.co.us/hunting/hunters-military](https://cpw.state.co.us/hunting/hunters-military)
Verify locally: - **Eligibility:** Colorado resident veteran with 50%+ service-connected disability OR Purple Heart recipient - **Benefit:** Lifetime license at no cost; covers all freshwater fishing and small-game hunting; Habitat Stamp waived annually - **Big game:** NOT included — requires separate big-game license (Wounded Warrior program at §19 covers dedicated big-game licenses for eligible recovering warriors) - **Documentation:** VA letter confirming honorable discharge + 50%+ SC disability; or Purple Heart certificate/DD214 noting award - **Processing:** Allow 15 business days; applications processed at CPW licensing office, NOT at retail license agents - **Authority:** C.

Authority: C.R.S. § 33-4-104; HB17-1374

23. Trapping License

**Unavailable (as a standalone benefit)** — Colorado's C.R.S. § 33-4-104 free-license provision for disabled veterans covers fishing and small-game hunting. No free trapping license for veterans is identified in statute. Confirm whether trapping licenses are bundled with any military program by contacting Colorado Parks and Wildlife at [email protected] or 303-297-1192.
Verify locally: Confirm whether trapping licenses are bundled with any military program by contacting Colorado Parks and Wildlife at [email protected] or 303-297-1192.

24. State Parks — Day Use / Entrance

**DV / Purple Heart plate holders:** Year-round free day-use / entrance to all Colorado state parks. Veteran must be present in vehicle.

Authority: SB20-069; C.R.S. § 33-10-107

25. State Parks — Camping

**DV / Purple Heart plates:** Free day use (see §24); **camping is NOT free** with DV/Purple Heart plates alone.

Authority: Colorado Parks and Wildlife camping rules; SB20-069

26. State Parks — Annual / Lifetime Pass

Colorado resident veteran with (a) 50%+ service-connected disability, OR (b) loss of use of hands, feet, or vision, OR (c) Purple Heart recipient - **Cost:** Free (no charge) - **Validity:** 12 months from issue date (annual renewal, not lifetime) - **Transferability:** Pass holder must be present; pass transfers between vehicles with holder present - **Age 64+ add-on:** $3/night discount on Sun–Thu camping

Authority: SB20-069; C.R.S. § 33-10-107

27. Boat / Watercraft Registration

**Unavailable (veteran-specific discount)** — Colorado does not provide a veteran-specific boat/watercraft registration fee waiver. The motor vehicle DV plate registration waiver (§10–11) does not extend to boats, which are registered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife, not the DMV. Confirm current standard boat registration fees and any updates with CPW at 303-791-1954 or cpw.state.co.us.
Verify locally: Confirm current standard boat registration fees and any updates with CPW at 303-791-1954 or cpw.

Education

28. In-State Tuition

Veterans, active-duty members stationed in Colorado under permanent orders, and their dependents qualify for in-state tuition rates at all Colorado public colleges and universities regardless of whether they have established Colorado residency.

Authority: Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Choice Act); Colorado Higher Education statute

29. Tuition Waiver — Disabled Veteran

No state free-tuition program for disabled veterans themselves exists as current Colorado law.

30. Dependent Education Benefit

Dependent must enroll before age 24; maintain minimum 2.5 GPA; complete FAFSA annually - **Benefit:** Tuition assistance for first bachelor's degree or certificate at a Colorado public institution. Confirm the current per-semester funding amount with the Colorado Department of Higher Education at DTAP.mailbox@dhe.state.co.us or 303-862-3001. - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 23-3.3-101 et seq. - **Action:** Contact the Colorado Department of Higher Education at [cdhe.colorado.gov](https://cdhe.colorado.gov/dependent-tuition-assistance-program)
Verify locally: Confirm the current per-semester funding amount with the Colorado Department of Higher Education at DTAP.

Authority: C.R.S. § 23-3.3-101 et seq.

31. Spouse Education Benefit

**Unavailable (state-level)** — Colorado does not offer a separate state spouse education benefit or tuition waiver specifically for military/veteran spouses. Spouses of Guard members are NOT covered by DTAP. Federal MyCAA (DoD) and Chapter 35 (DEA) are the primary spousal education benefits.

32. National Guard / Reserve Tuition Assistance

Current members of the Colorado Air National Guard or Army National Guard in good standing - **Benefit:** **100% tuition waiver** (tuition only; not room/board/books) at Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHE) — Colorado public colleges and universities - **Credit hour limits:** Up to 65 credit hours at a 2-year institution; up to 130 credit hours at a 4-year institution; combined attendance at both 2-yr and 4-yr institutions cannot exceed 145 total credit hours - **Degree levels:** Associate, bachelor's, postgraduate, or certificate - **Enrollment cap:** Each school is assigned a maximum number of Guard members it can support per semester based on the school's average attendance over the prior 3 fall semesters; spaces are first-come, first-served within the cap - **Academic standing:** Must remain in satisfactory standing; must reimburse if found unsatisfactory for a term - **Service obligation:** No additional service obligation triggered by the tuition waiver alone - **Application:** Summer open enrollment June 1–June 20 annually (Fall 2026 application opens June 1, 2026; portal closes strictly at midnight June 20, 2026) - **Authority:** SB25-247 (2025); C.R.S. § 28-3.5-101 et seq. - **Action:** [dmva.colorado.gov/tuition-waiver](https://dmva.colorado.gov/tuition-waiver)

Authority: SB25-247 (2025); C.R.S. § 28-3.5-101 et seq.

33. K-12 Support

**Purple Star School Designation:**

Authority: HB24-1076; MIC3 compact

34. State Student Loan / Scholarship

**No Colorado-specific veteran state student loan forgiveness program identified.** The primary state financial aid (CCHE grants, Colorado Student Loan Program) is income-based and not veteran-specific.

Employment & Licensing

35. Veterans Hiring Preference

Colorado law adds preference points to passing exam scores in state civil service competitive examinations:

Authority: C.R.S. § 24-50-104; C.R.S. § 8-1-153 (HB21-1065)

36. Professional License Fee Waiver

**Active duty:** Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) may waive renewal fees and/or continuing education / professional competency requirements for active duty members who hold a Colorado license. Apply through DORA.
Verify locally: Confirm applicability for your specific license type and jurisdiction with DORA at 303-894-7800.

Authority: C.R.S. § 12-20-202; DORA DPO Military FAQ

37. Professional License Reciprocity — Military Spouse

Colorado allows a military spouse who relocates to Colorado under military orders to practice a licensed profession for up to **12 months** if they hold an active, unencumbered license in good standing from another jurisdiction. Spouse must notify DORA/DPO. A renewable six-year military spouse license is also available.
Verify locally: - **Covers:** All professions regulated by DORA DPO - **Fee:** Standard application fees apply; no confirmed fee waiver for the temporary or six-year military spouse license. Confirm current fees at [dpo.

Authority: C.R.S. § 12-20-202(3); HB24-1097

38. Business License Fee Break

**Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB):**
Verify locally: Confirm applicability with your city/county clerk and DORA at 303-894-7800. Confirm the current application fee and process at [choosecolorado.

Authority: C.R.S. § 24-109-105 (state procurement preference); HB16-1197

39. Civil Service / Retirement Credit

Current active PERA members with prior qualifying military service - **Cost:** Actuarial equivalent — calculated individually based on your current salary and years to retirement. Request a personalized estimate from PERA at 800-759-7372 or copera.org. - **Free credit:** No Colorado statute provides free military service credit toward PERA — it is a purchased add-on - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 24-51-503 - **Action:** [copera.org](https://copera.org); call 800-759-7372

Authority: C.R.S. § 24-51-503

Housing & Financial

40. State Home Loan / Down-Payment Assistance

**No Colorado state-operated veteran-specific mortgage or home loan program** comparable to Texas VLOAN or California CalVet identified. The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs does not originate home loans.

Authority: CHFA authorizing statute; 38 U.S.C. § 3710 (VA loan)

41. Financial Assistance / Emergency Relief

**Colorado Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG) and Veterans Trust Fund (VTF):**
Verify locally: Contact PRC Colorado directly to confirm current availability and service area.

Authority: C.R.S. § 28-5-710 (Veterans Trust Fund)

42. State Veteran Bonus

Colorado does not have a current state wartime or service bonus program paying lump sums to veterans for military service. No Colorado veteran bonus statute identified as of 2026.

43. Specially Adapted Housing — State Supplement

**Unavailable (state-level supplement)** — Colorado does not offer a state-funded supplement or matching grant to the federal VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grants.
Verify locally: **Federal SAH grant (FY2026):** Up to **$126,526** for veterans with severe service-connected disabilities affecting mobility (confirmed by VA. **Federal SHA grant (FY2026):** Up to **$25,350** (confirmed).

44. Utility / Heating Assistance

Household income up to 60% of Colorado State Median Income (~$83,256 for a family of 4 in 2025-2026 season) - **Benefit:** Pays a portion of winter home heating costs; may include furnace repair/replacement and weatherization - **Season:** November 1 – April 30 annually - **How:** Apply at [Colorado PEAK](https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/), by calling 1-866-432-8435, or at your county department of human services - **Authority:** Federal LIHEAP; C.R.S. § 26-1-111 - **Action:** [cdhs.colorado.gov/leap](https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap)

Authority: Federal LIHEAP; C.R.S. § 26-1-111

Health & Support

45. State Veterans Home / Nursing Home

Honorably discharged veterans; their spouses; Gold Star parents (parents of service members killed in action) - **Cost:** Based on ability to pay; Medicaid, VA Aid & Attendance, and Medicare may offset costs. Contact the Colorado Department of Human Services at cdhs.colorado.gov/VCLCs or the individual facility for current per-diem rate tables. - **Admission:** Contact the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: [dmva.colorado.gov](https://dmva.colorado.gov) - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 28-5-701 et seq.

Authority: C.R.S. § 28-5-701 et seq.

46. Behavioral / Mental Health Programs

**Colorado DVA mental health reimbursement (HB23-1088):**

Authority: HB23-1088; HB25-1132

47. Dental / Vision / Health Programs

**Dental:**

48. Long-Term Care / Aid & Attendance Supplement

**Unavailable (state supplement)** — Colorado does not provide a state-funded Aid & Attendance supplement or long-term care top-off grant beyond what is available through the Colorado VCLCs (§45) and federal VA programs.

49. Free Legal Aid / Veteran Treatment Courts

Veterans (no income or rating threshold stated) - **Action:** [cobar.org/clcv](https://www.cobar.org/clcv); local legal aid clinics in Denver (lawhelp.colorado.gov) and Colorado Springs

Authority: HB18-1078

50. Concealed Carry / Firearms Fee Waiver

**Training requirements (effective July 1, 2025 — HB24-1174):**
Verify locally: Confirm with your county sheriff's office before applying. Confirm current fees and any veteran discount with your county sheriff's office before applying.

Authority: HB16-1179; SB16-144; SB17-006; HB24-1174; C.R.S. § 18-12-203

51. Vital Records / Notary Fee Waiver

**Unavailable (veteran-specific state fee waiver)** — Colorado does not have a state law specifically waiving vital records (birth/death/marriage certificates) fees for veterans as of 2026.

Legal & Administrative

52. Unique State Programs

Active Colorado National Guard members - **Authority:** C.R.S. § 28-3-102 - **Action:** Automatic for the $1,000 floor; contact your unit for elective supplemental enrollment
Verify locally: Contact PRC Colorado directly to confirm current service availability and delivery area.

Authority: C.R.S. § 28-3-102

Survivor Benefits

53. Surviving Spouse — Property Tax

**Two paths:**

Authority: Colo. Const. Art. X § 3.5; C.R.S. § 39-3-203; Amendment G / HCR23-1002 (2024)

54. Surviving Spouse — Education

**DTAP (Dependent Tuition Assistance Program):**

55. Dependent / Survivor State Benefit

**No Colorado state DIC-equivalent or state annuity program for surviving spouses or dependents** identified. Federal VA DIC base rate for surviving spouses is **$1,699.36/mo** (effective December 1, 2025; 2.8% COLA increase). (Source: VA.gov, va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation/survivor-rates/)
Verify locally: Confirm current rates at va.

Authority: C.R.S. § 39-22-104

Memorial & Burial

56. State Veterans Cemetery

Honorably discharged veterans; spouses and dependent children - **Cost to veteran:** No charge for veteran interment. Spouse/dependent interment may be subject to fees; contact DMVA at VeteransCemetery@dmva.state.co.us or 970-263-8986 for the current fee schedule. - **Services:** Grave, opening/closing, perpetual care, Government Issue headstone/marker

Authority: C.R.S. § 28-5-701; 38 C.F.R. Part 38 (national cemeteries)

57. Burial Allowance / Plot

**Federal VA burial allowance (FY2026 rates, effective October 1, 2025):**

58. Headstone / Memorial / Honors

**Government Issue headstone or marker:**