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Rhode Island — Veteran Benefits

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

At a Glance — What Unlocks by Status / Rating

Veteran benefits unlocked at each service status and disability rating in Rhode Island
Status / Rating Headline Benefits Unlocked
Active Duty Military pay exempt from RI income tax for nonresidents stationed in RI; MSRRA spouse income exemption; CDL skills-test waiver; Military Family Relief Fund grants; RIPTA free Memorial Day; family military leave protections
Guard / Reserve STAP: up to 5 free tuition classes/semester (CCRI/RIC/URI); STEP: 1 free summer course; differential pay for RI state employees; Military Family Relief Fund; family military leave (15–30 days unpaid depending on employer size)
Military Retiree Military retirement pay 100% exempt from RI income tax (eff. 2023); SBP/RCSBP/RSFPP fully exempt; property tax exemption via §44-3-4 (wartime service); veteran plate; veteran DL designation (free)
Veteran (honorable, no rating) Property tax exemption via §44-3-4 (municipal; state floor minimal); free veteran DL designation; veteran specialty plate (no service/transfer charge); +5 civil-service points on state exam; hunting/fishing license valid 6 months post-discharge; RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery eligibility; RIPTA free Memorial Day; military records recorded free
0% SC Same as veteran no-rating tier; no additional state benefits specifically tied to 0% rating
10–20% Free tuition waiver at CCRI/RIC/URI (tuition only; FAFSA must be filed first; financial aid applied against tuition before waiver); +10 civil-service points if wartime service with campaign ribbon
30–40% Same as 10–20%; $400 property tax credit (state minimum for partially disabled veterans, §44-3-4)
50–60% Same as 30–40%
70–90% RIPTA half-fare pass ($25 ID card, 5-year validity); RIPTA no-fare if also below 200% FPL; personal care attendant rides free with no-fare pass
100% schedular Free vehicle registration + free disabled veteran plates (1 vehicle ≤12,000 lbs); free DL/ID permanently; disabled parking placard; free admission + parking at all RI state parks/beaches; free permanent hunting + freshwater + saltwater fishing license; free Goddard Park golf; property tax: $10,000 off assessed value (state floor §44-3-4); free tuition waiver at public colleges
TDIU Same benefits as 100% schedular for most RI programs; §31-6-8 expressly includes "individually unemployable" for free vehicle registration and DL; hunting/fishing qualifies
P&T Same as 100% schedular; permanent status eliminates renewal requirements on disability pass and licenses; surviving spouse retains property tax exemption and purple heart plate transfer
SMC (Housebound/A&A) No separate RI state tier beyond 100%/P&T unlocks; SAH grant recipients receive additional $10,000 off assessed value (stacks with totally-disabled exemption; $20,000 total)
Surviving spouse / dependents Unmarried surviving spouse: same §44-3-4 property tax exemption as veteran; Gold Star parent: $3,000 off assessed value (§44-3-5, state floor; municipalities may exceed); Gold Star NG children (ages 16–21): free tuition up to 4 years at RI public colleges; Gold Star NG surviving spouse: free tuition up to 4 years; free RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery burial; purple heart plate transfers to unremarried surviving spouse at no cost; CHAMPVA for dependents/spouses of P&T veterans

Taxes

1. Property Tax — Primary Residence

Wartime veteran with other-than-dishonorable discharge. "Wartime" defined broadly: WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and recognized conflicts post-Vietnam per §44-3-4; Cold War 1947–1991 added by amendment (§44-3-4.2). Surviving spouse (unmarried) eligible on same terms.
Verify locally: | Category | State statutory provision | State floor / confirmed amount | |---|---|---| | Wartime veteran (any rating) | §44-3-4 authorizes municipal exemption | Minimal state floor; municipalities set their own rates (Providence ~$306; East Providence ~$14,340 assessed value reduction) | | Partially SC disabled veteran | §44-3-4 authorizes enhanced exemption | $400 tax credit (state minimum for partially disabled) | | Totally SC disabled veteran (100% or TDIU) | §44-3-4 | $10,000 off assessed value (state floor); municipalities may far exceed this | | Totally SC disabled + SAH grant | §44-3-4 SAH provision | Additional $10,000 off assessed value on top of disability exemption; $20,000 total (state floor) | | Gold Star parent (KIA line of duty) | §44-3-5 | $3,000 off assessed value (state floor); municipalities may exceed (e.

Authority: RIGL §44-3-4; §44-3-4.2; §44-3-5 (Gold Star parents)

2. Property Tax — Vehicle / Personal Property

100% SC disabled veterans (and TDIU/individually unemployable) are expressly exempt from motor vehicle excise tax on one vehicle under §31-6-8. Municipalities may also extend a partial property tax credit on motor vehicles to all wartime veterans under §44-3-4 authority.
Verify locally: Confirm with your local assessor.

Authority: RIGL §31-6-8; §44-3-4

3. Vehicle Sales / Use Tax

Rhode Island imposes a 7% state sales and use tax with no general veteran-specific exemption. VA automobile adaptive-equipment grants are federally tax-free under federal law, but no standalone RI statute exempts veteran vehicle purchases. ⚠️ Verify with RI Division of Taxation (401-574-8955) if purchasing a specially adapted vehicle using a VA grant.

4. State Income Tax — Active Duty Military Pay

- **Nonresident active duty members stationed in RI:** Military pay is NOT taxable to Rhode Island; no RI return required if military pay is the only income source. This follows the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). - **Civilian wages earned in RI by the same nonresident:** Still taxable to RI. - **Military spouse (MSRRA):** A nonresident military spouse whose only reason for being in RI is to accompany the stationed service member, and who shares the same non-RI domicile, is exempt from RI income tax on wages earned in RI. - **RI residents on active duty:** Active duty and drilling pay ARE subject to RI income tax. 2025 brackets: 3.75% (first $79,900); 4.75% ($79,901–$181,650); 5.99% (above $181,650).

Authority: RIGL §44-30-12; MSRRA (federal); SCRA (federal)

5. State Income Tax — Military Retirement Pay

All military retirees, regardless of income level, age, or other income sources. No income cap, no phase-in, no means test.

Authority: RIGL §44-30-12 (as amended by P.L. 2022)

6. State Income Tax — SBP Annuity

All recipients of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP), and Retired Servicemember's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) annuities. Surviving spouses receiving DIC.

Authority: RIGL §44-30-12

7. State Income Tax — General

- **VA disability compensation:** Tax-free at both federal and state level for all veterans — not included in RI taxable income. - **Combat zone pay:** Follows federal exclusion rules; excluded from R

8. Sales Tax Exemption

Rhode Island does not issue a veteran sales tax exemption card. No general veteran sales tax exemption exists in RI law.

9. Other State Tax Breaks

**Goddard Park Golf Course:** Totally SC disabled veterans (100% rating) are exempt from all golf fees at this state-owned facility. No charge for greens. Authority: RIGL §32-1-17 (interpreted to cover Goddard Park). Contact: 401-884-9834 (seasonal, April through third Saturday in November) or 401-667-6200 (year-round).
Verify locally: **Estate and intangibles:** No veteran-specific estate or intangibles tax break confirmed.

Vehicle, Travel & ID

10. Vehicle Registration Fee

**Free registration — eligibility tiers:** - Lost or lost use of one or both arms, hands, feet, or legs (amputation or permanent injury from service) - Received a VA grant for a specially adapted vehicle - VA combined SC disability rating of 100% - Rated "individually unemployable" (TDIU) due to SC disability - All of the above require wartime service with honorable or general discharge

Authority: RIGL §31-6-8; §31-3-53

11. Disabled Veteran License Plates

**Disabled Veteran plate:** - Eligibility: 100% SC disability rating - Fee: No initial fee; no renewal fee - Limit: One set per veteran; vehicle must be ≤12,000 lbs GVWR - Includes disabled parking privilege - On veteran's death: plates may transfer to unremarried surviving spouse for spouse's lifetime - Documentation: DD-214 + RI Dept. of Veterans Affairs certification letter

Authority: RIGL §31-3-53; §31-6-8; RI DMV

12. Other Veteran / Military Specialty Plates

**Authority:** RIGL §31-3-53; RI DMV Military/Veteran Plates

Authority: RIGL §31-3-53; RI DMV Military/Veteran Plates

13. Toll Road / Bridge Exemption

**Partial — funeral procession only:** Rhode Island covers the cost of all tolls for motor vehicles in a veteran's funeral procession originating from Aquidneck Island and ending at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Authority: RIGL §30-25-14.

14. Public Transit Discount

**Half-fare pass (RIPTA):** - Eligibility: SC disability rating of 70% or higher - Cost: $25 ID card, valid 5 years - Benefit: Half fare on all RIPTA fixed-route service (applies all hours, including peak hours) - Apply: Kennedy Plaza Ticket Sales and Information Window, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Providence; call 401-784-9500 ext. 604

Authority: RIPTA Reduced Fare Program regulations (840-RICR-00-00-1); RI Office of Veterans Services

15. Disabled Parking Privileges

100% SC disability rating.

Authority: RIGL §31-6-8; RI DMV

16. Driver License / State ID Fee

**Veteran designation (all veterans):** Adding the veteran designation to any existing RI credential is free. Requires DD-214 showing honorable discharge. Authority: RIGL §31-10-48 (eff. September 1, 2012).

Authority: RIGL §31-10-48; RI DMV

17. CDL Fee / Skills-Test Waiver

**CDL Military Skills Test Waiver:** - Eligibility: RI-licensed drivers who operated a military motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial vehicle within the past 12 months - Benefit: Road/skills test waived; written knowledge tests still required - Exclusions: School bus and passenger endorsements cannot be transferred from military experience - Fee waiver: No CDL fee waiver confirmed — standard CDL fees apply - Application: RI DMV with completed skills waiver form and commanding officer certification

Authority: RI DMV CDL Military Skills Test Waiver program

18. Veteran Designation on DL / ID

**Available and free.** Requires DD-214 with honorable or general discharge. Added to any existing RI credential at no cost. Confirms veteran status for programs requiring it, including the pet adoption fee waiver (Cat. 52).
Verify locally: Confirms veteran status for programs requiring it, including the pet adoption fee waiver (Cat.

Authority: RIGL §31-10-48

Outdoor Recreation

19. Hunting License

**100% SC disabled veterans and TDIU:** Free permanent hunting license (includes combination hunting/fishing). Must present original VA disability determination letter. Apply at [rio.ri.gov](https://rio.ri.gov), in person at RI DEM (235 Promenade Street, Room 360, Providence), by mail, or at authorized license agents. Contact: RI DEM, 401-222-6647.

Authority: RIGL §20-2-31; RI DEM

20. Fishing License — Freshwater

**100% SC disabled veterans and TDIU:** Free permanent freshwater fishing license. Same application process as hunting (Cat. 19). Must present original VA disability determination letter.

Authority: RIGL §20-2-31; RI DEM

21. Fishing License — Saltwater

**100% SC disabled veterans:** Exempt from the RI saltwater fishing license requirement. Must carry the original VA final decision document while saltwater fishing in Rhode Island waters — no license needed but documentation must be on person.

Authority: RIGL §20-2-31 (RI DEM interpretation); RI DEM

22. Combination Hunt/Fish License

**100% SC disabled veterans and TDIU:** Free permanent combination hunting and freshwater fishing license available. See Cat. 19–20 for documentation and application process.

23. Trapping License

**Likely included** for 100% SC disabled veterans under the same §20-2-31 exception covering hunting/fishing, but this is not explicitly confirmed on RI DEM public pages. ⚠️ Verify directly with RI DEM (401-222-6647) before assuming the free trapping license applies.
Verify locally: **Likely included** for 100% SC disabled veterans under the same §20-2-31 exception covering hunting/fishing, but this is not explicitly confirmed on RI DEM public pages. ⚠️ Verify directly with RI DEM (401-222-6647) before assuming the free trapping license applies.

24. State Parks — Day Use / Entrance

100% SC disability rating (determined by the VA through a service-connected injury).
Verify locally: Bring VA Benefit Summary Letter dated within the past year confirming 100% SC disability.

Authority: RIGL §32-1-17; RI State Parks

25. State Parks — Camping

**Unavailable as a separate benefit.** The disability pass for 100% SC disabled veterans covers day-use admission and parking (Cat. 24) but does not waive camping, picnic shelter, or equestrian fees. Standard camping rates apply for all veterans. ⚠️ Verify with RI State Parks (401-667-6200) for any new programs.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with RI State Parks (401-667-6200) for any new programs.

26. State Parks — Annual / Lifetime Pass

The disability pass issued to 100% SC disabled veterans at State Parks Headquarters is permanent and non-expiring — functionally equivalent to a lifetime pass. No annual fee, no renewal required. Covers all RI state recreational facilities and beaches (day use and parking only; camping separate).

Authority: RIGL §32-1-17; RI State Parks

27. Boat / Watercraft Registration

**Unavailable (not confirmed).** No veteran-specific boat registration fee exemption has been identified in RI law or RI DEM policy. Standard boat registration fees apply. ⚠️ Verify with RI DEM Boating Registration (401-222-6647) whether the §32-1-17 disability provision extends to boat registration fees.
Verify locally: **Unavailable (not confirmed). ⚠️ Verify with RI DEM Boating Registration (401-222-6647) whether the §32-1-17 disability provision extends to boat registration fees.

Education

28. In-State Tuition

- Active duty service members (30+ days) and their dependents - Veterans discharged early due to SC injury - Veterans and dependents using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship benefits (per federal Choice Act) - Veterans establishing RI residency upon discharge (in-state rates apply immediately upon residency)

29. Tuition Waiver — Disabled Veteran

- SC disability rating of 10%–100% (any level from 10% qualifies) - Permanent RI resident - Must file FAFSA and apply for all available financial aid first; any grants/scholarships are applied against the tuition amount before the waiver covers the remainder

Authority: RIGL §30-30.1-1

30. Dependent Education Benefit

**Gold Star (NG killed in line of duty) — children:** - Eligibility: Children ages 16–21 at the time of enrollment; surviving child of RI National Guard member killed in the line of duty - Benefit: Full tuition (up to 4 years) at RI state-supported public institutions - Coverage: Tuition only at RI public colleges

Authority: RIGL §30-3-40.5; RI Office of Veterans Services; RI ARNG educational benefits policy

31. Spouse Education Benefit

**Partial:** Spouses of active duty service members stationed in RI receive in-state tuition rates at CCRI, RIC, and URI. Surviving spouses of NG members killed in the line of duty receive free tuition up to 4 years (see Cat. 30). Federal programs (Fry Scholarship, DEA/Ch. 35) are available through VA, not RI state programs.

32. National Guard / Reserve Tuition Assistance

**State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP):** - Eligibility: RI National Guard members in good standing; one-year service commitment per 12 credits - Benefit: Tuition waiver for up to 5 tuition-free classes per fall or spring semester at CCRI, RIC, or URI - Contact: 401-275-4039

Authority: RIGL §30-3-40.3; RI Adjutant General / RI OVS

33. K-12 Support

**Military Interstate Children's Compact (MIC3):** Rhode Island is a member state. Removes barriers for military children transferring between states — enrollment, grade placement, course sequencing, and graduation timing. RI MIC3 Commissioner: RI Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify current list of RI designated Purple Star schools with RI DESE.

Authority: MIC3 compact; RI DESE

34. State Student Loan / Scholarship

No dedicated RI state veteran scholarship fund or loan forgiveness program distinct from the tuition waiver (Cat. 29) and Guard programs (Cat. 32) has been identified. Rhode Island participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program through several institutions — check with specific schools for coverage levels.
Verify locally: Rhode Island participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program through several institutions — check with specific schools for coverage levels. ⚠️ Verify with RI OVS for any new scholarship initiatives.

Employment & Licensing

35. Veterans Hiring Preference

**State classified civil service:**

Authority: RIGL §36-4-19

36. Professional License Fee Waiver

**Expedited processing:** RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH) expedites license applications for active military members, reservists, military spouses, and veterans with honorable discharge. Note military/veteran status on application.
Verify locally: **Fee waiver:** No comprehensive statutory fee waiver for professional licenses confirmed. ⚠️ Verify with the specific licensing board — some boards may offer waivers or reduced fees by policy.

37. Professional License Reciprocity — Military Spouse

Rhode Island has enacted provisions for expedited licensing for military spouses who hold valid out-of-state professional licenses. Under MSRRA and state implementation, spouses may seek reciprocity or temporary licenses when relocating to RI with an active duty service member. Scope and process vary by profession.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify current status and which professions are covered with RI Division of Professional Regulation.

38. Business License Fee Break

No confirmed RI veteran-specific business license fee waiver or reduced-fee program identified. Veterans may access the SBA and the RI Veterans Business Outreach Center for business development assistance, but no statutory fee break exists. ⚠️ Verify with RI Secretary of State for any recent enactments.

39. Civil Service / Retirement Credit

**State employees called to active duty:** Receive differential pay for up to one year, offsetting the difference between RI state base pay and federal military pay. Service time while on active duty counts toward state retirement credit.

Authority: RIGL §30-11-6; USERRA (federal)

Housing & Financial

40. State Home Loan / Down-Payment Assistance

**No dedicated RI state veteran home loan program** exists. Veterans use the federal VA Home Loan Guaranty (no down payment, no PMI).

Authority: VA Home Loan Guaranty (38 U.S.C. §3710); RIHousing; RIGL §45-25-18.10; §45-26-12

41. Financial Assistance / Emergency Relief

**Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund (RIMFRF):** - Eligibility: RI National Guard members, USAR members assigned to RI units, OR active duty RI residents with 1+ year of satisfactory service and documented financial need. Must be registered in DEERS or have equivalent documentation. - Benefit: Emergency grants up to $5,000 per service member or immediate family member - Covered expenses: Rent/mortgage, utilities, medical, prescriptions, insurance, vehicle payments - Casualty grants also available (Purple Heart, KIA, MIA/POW, non-combat injury) - Limit: Board approval required; one-time grants - Contact: 401-275-1240 / 1241 / 1242 / 1243

Authority: RIGL §30-3-41; RIMFRF statute

42. State Veteran Bonus

**Unavailable (no current active program confirmed).** Rhode Island has historically appropriated wartime bonuses but no standing state veteran bonus program was confirmed for 2025–2026. ⚠️ Verify with RI OVS (401-921-2119); the legislature occasionally appropriates funds for bonuses tied to specific conflicts.
Verify locally: **Unavailable (no current active program confirmed). ** Rhode Island has historically appropriated wartime bonuses but no standing state veteran bonus program was confirmed for 2025–2026. ⚠️ Verify with RI OVS (401-921-2119); the legislature occasionally appropriates funds for bonuses tied to specific conflicts.

43. Specially Adapted Housing — State Supplement

**Federal VA SAH/SHA programs available in RI:** - Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant: up to approximately $109,986 (FY2024; amounts adjust annually) for veterans with severe mobility disabilities - Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant: up to approximately $22,036 - Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant: up to $6,800 (SC) or $2,000 (non-SC)

44. Utility / Heating Assistance

**LIHEAP (Fuel Assistance):** Rhode Island's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered through Tri-County Community Action Agency and partner agencies. Veterans with low income qualify on the same means-tested terms as other residents. VA disability compensation may be excluded from income calculation for eligibility purposes. Contact: Tri-County Community Action Agency.
Verify locally: No separate RI veteran-specific utility supplement confirmed. ⚠️ Verify with RI OVS for any veteran utility assistance grants.

Health & Support

45. State Veterans Home / Nursing Home

- Honorable discharge after 90+ days active duty during a wartime period - RI resident for 2 consecutive years prior to application, OR enlisted from RI - No active psychosis, substance addiction, or active contagious disease

46. Behavioral / Mental Health Programs

**Providence VA Medical Center:** Full behavioral health services — PTSD treatment, substance abuse, OEF/OIF/OND programs, Women Veterans program, Caregiver Support, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) services, inpatient and outpatient options.

47. Dental / Vision / Health Programs

**VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP):** Premium-based private dental insurance available to enrolled VA health care veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries; group rates through national network.

48. Long-Term Care / Aid & Attendance Supplement

**RI Veterans Home (Cat. 45)** provides the primary state long-term care option for qualifying wartime veterans.
Verify locally: **Unavailable (state supplement):** No confirmed RI state-specific cash supplement to the federal A&A benefit. ⚠️ Verify with RI OVS for any recent program additions.

49. Free Legal Aid / Veteran Treatment Courts

**Rhode Island Legal Services:** Civil legal aid to low-income veterans in housing, benefits, family law, and other civil matters.

50. Concealed Carry / Firearms Fee Waiver

**RI License to Carry Concealed Weapons (LTCCW):** - Issued by local police chief (may issue) or RI Attorney General (shall issue) - Fee: Approximately $40 per 4-year license - No confirmed veteran-specific fee waiver or expedited process
Verify locally: **RI License to Carry Concealed Weapons (LTCCW):** - Issued by local police chief (may issue) or RI Attorney General (shall issue) - Fee: Approximately $40 per 4-year license - No confirmed veteran-specific fee waiver or expedited process **Unavailable (veteran CCW fee exemption):** No confirmed RI statute waives CCW fees for veterans. ⚠️ Verify with RI AG's Office (CCWpermits@riag.

51. Vital Records / Notary Fee Waiver

**Military Records Recording (free):** Free recording of military service documents (DD-214, discharge papers) at any RI City/Town Clerk office; in Providence, at the Recorder of Deeds. Creates a certified copy on file at no cost. Authority: RIGL §30-18-1.
Verify locally: No confirmed veteran fee waiver on birth certificates, death certificates, or other vital records beyond the free military document recording.

Legal & Administrative

52. Unique State Programs

**Pet Adoption Fee Waiver (RIGL §4-19-23):** Veterans with the RI driver's license veteran designation (Cat. 18) may adopt one pet per 6-month period from a public RI animal shelter with no adoption fee. Applies to both dogs and cats at public shelters. Bring your veteran-designated RI DL/ID to the shelter.

Survivor Benefits

53. Surviving Spouse — Property Tax

Unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who qualified for the §44-3-4 property tax exemption. Must remain unmarried. Same wartime service and discharge criteria as the veteran.

Authority: RIGL §44-3-4; §44-3-5

54. Surviving Spouse — Education

**Gold Star NG surviving spouse:** Free tuition for surviving spouse of RI National Guard member killed in line of duty — up to 4 years at RI public institutions (CCRI, RIC, URI). No age restriction specified for spouses.

Authority: RIGL §30-3-40.5; RI ARNG

55. Dependent / Survivor State Benefit

**CHAMPVA (federal, administered by VA):** Dependents and surviving spouses of P&T veterans, or veterans who died from a SC condition, receive CHAMPVA comprehensive health coverage. Apply through VA Denver (800-733-8387; VA Form 10-10d).

Memorial & Burial

56. State Veterans Cemetery

- Honorable discharge + campaign/expeditionary medal OR - 2+ consecutive years active duty peacetime service (other than dishonorable) OR - 20+ years NG/Reserve retirement eligibility OR - 6+ years RI NG/Reserve service with honorable conditions discharge (if deceased after March 15, 2022) OR - 6+ years another state's NG/Reserve with 2 consecutive years RI residency at time of death (if deceased after March 15, 2022)
Verify locally: **Costs:** - Veterans: Free (burial, committal services, military honors) - Spouses and dependents: Grave liner fee at-cost to the family ⚠️ verify current fee with cemetery (401-268-3088) **Services:** In-ground casket burial, in-ground cremation, above-ground columbarium.

Authority: RIGL §30-25-14; 180-RICR-20-00-1

57. Burial Allowance / Plot

**RI Burial at Public Expense (RIGL §30-25-3):** - Eligibility: Honorably discharged wartime veteran who dies in RI without means to pay for funeral - Benefit: State pays necessary funeral expenses - Contact: RI Office of Veterans Services, (401) 921-2119

58. Headstone / Memorial / Honors

**Federal VA headstones and markers:** Available to all eligible veterans at any cemetery. Apply through the National Cemetery Scheduling Office (VA Form 40-1330).