Medal of Honor benefits

Print-and-take checklist. Tick each box as you go, and keep it with your paperwork.

• Confirmed I am (or my family member is) entered on the Medal of Honor Roll; if not, filed the written application with my parent service
• Confirmed the current Medal of Honor Special Pension rate on va.gov and that payments are active (called 1-800-827-1000 if not)
• Booked a RAPIDS appointment and picked up my Uniformed Services ID card
• Signed DD Form 1172-2 and got dependents enrolled in DEERS with their own ID cards
• Registered for Space-A travel at my departure terminal for an upcoming trip
• Applied for my state's Medal of Honor license plate with proof of award attached
• Discussed Medal of Honor status with the funeral home / pre-need file so full honors and Arlington/VA cemetery eligibility are on record in advance
• If applicable, started my child's service academy application selecting Medal of Honor as the nomination source
• Checked cmohs.org for any current Medal of Honor Society family programs
• If pursuing a separate VA disability rating, connected with a free VA-accredited VSO rather than a paid consultant

Full step-by-step guide: ratednowwhat.com/purple-heart-medal-of-honor#h2_5741e201

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