Do not complete this form if the individual is already deceased; instead, contact a local funeral home or the National Cemetery Scheduling Office to expedite processing.
Specific cemetery: a Pre-Need determination of eligibility does not guarantee burial in a specific VA national cemetery.
Each claimant: each Claimant requires a separate VA Form 40-10007.
Sign and date: the pre-need application must be signed (Item 32) and dated (Item 33) for VA to process.
Supporting documents: VA recommends that you attach photocopies of readily available supporting documents.
Signing for a claimant: complete Items 35 through 38 if signing for a claimant who is under 18 years of age, is mentally incompetent, or is physically unable to sign.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VA Form 40-10007 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 65 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 11 min |
| Edition | MAR 2025 |
| Where to send | Mail to NCA Intake Center, P.O. Box 5237, Janesville, WI 53547, or fax to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office |
| Who signs | The claimant, or an individual signing for the claimant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | VA 40-10007, 40-10007, VA Form 40 10007, Form 40-10007, Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility for Burial |
| Official source | VA Form 40-10007 (Rev MAR 2025), Department of Veterans Affairs |
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