Documentation required by applicant

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Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 showing character of service (Copy #1 does not show character of service); or
Copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve showing character of service as "Honorable"

Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 showing a character of service other than "dishonorable" (Copy #1 does not show character of service); or
Copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve unit; and
A letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the veterans disability status.
- Veteran: Request copy of VA Disability letter
  - Call: 1-800-827-1000
  - Ebenefits (if you are signed up)
  - Contact your VSO for assistance

Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 (if applicable) showing a character of service other than "dishonorable" (Copy #1 does not show character of service); or
Copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve unit; and
Copy of marriage certificate
- Request copy marriage certificate from ND County clerk of court or recorder
Veterans death certificate
- Request copy of death certificate from ND Vital Records
Proof that Veteran died from service related cause or causes (unless died in service)
- VA letter showing service related cause or causes contributed to death of veteran or,
- A letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the unremmarried surviving spouse is in receipt of VA DIC benefits
  - Veteran spouse: Request copy of VA Disability letter
    - Call: 1-800-827-1000
    - Ebenefits (if you are signed up)
    - Contact your VSO for assistance
If Veteran died in service:
- Report of Casualty DD 1300
- Request DD 1300 from national archives or Contact your VSO
- DD214 not applicable if veteran died in service

Applicant meet eligibility requirements

Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 showing a character of service other than "dishonorable" (Copy #1 does not show character of service), or:
Copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve unit; and
Copy of marriage certificate
- Request copy marriage certificate from ND County clerk of court or recorder
A letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the veterans disability status.
- Veteran: Request copy of VA Disability letter
  - Call: 1-800-827-1000
  - Ebenefits (if you are signed up)
  - Contact your VSO for assistance

Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

Resource: Veterans Preference Laws NDCC37-19.1 and NDCC37-01-40

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