Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None. Entitlement is established from the date of receipt of the application, but not before October 1, 1997. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not available at this time. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7210. NATIONAL CEMETERIES Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $88,874,000 Total: $88,874,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide burial space and perpetual care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces of the United States whose service terminated other than dishonorably, Reservists and National Guard members having 20 years qualifying service for the purpose of receiving retired pay and certain eligible dependents. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or
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