Illinois State Veterans Affairs

Senior Veterans · Illinois · Free

State Department of Veterans Affairs for Illinois. State-specific benefits and burial. Useful for wartime veterans 65+ or any age with disability — the VA pension + Aid & Attendance is significant and underclaimed. VA healthcare enrollment is a separate process from VA pension — both should be applied for if eligible. Veterans buried in any VA national cemetery are entitled to a headstone, perpetual care, and burial at no cost. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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