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moriah

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5. They probably took him to either the VA or a contracted closer hospital, but ....

Reply to mrmpa (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 11, 2014, 05:39 PM

Oct 2014

.... it's not considered a service-related death since it was tonsil cancer. Not death in combat or as a result of something he contracted while in service.

So she's eligible for some reimbursement, but not the $2000 that would be available to someone who died in combat or as a direct result of a service-related injury.

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My best friend's uncle died.... they need to bury him. [View all] moriah Oct 2014 OP

Thanks for the recs, guys. Here's a copy of the price list from the crematory. moriah Oct 2014 #1

Has the Funeral Home checked with the VA.... mrmpa Oct 2014 #2

I think it's not considered a service-related death. moriah Oct 2014 #3

I didn't think it was................. mrmpa Oct 2014 #4

They probably took him to either the VA or a contracted closer hospital, but .... moriah Oct 2014 #5