Which of the following is NOT a requirement for burial at a VA National Cemetery?

Burial in a VA National Cemetery does not require the individual to have service-related disabilities. The primary criterion for burial eligibility is based on the individual’s military service, not the presence of service-related conditions. Those who have served in the military may be eligible for burial regardless of whether they have any disabilities related to their service.

In contrast, executed discharge papers are necessary to confirm military service, a death certificate is required to establish the death of the individual, and the eligibility of a spouse is also considered to determine burial rights alongside the veteran. Each of these documents plays a critical role in verifying entitlement to burial benefits in a national cemetery, while the lack of service-related disabilities does not impede eligibility for this honor.