Documentation required by applicant

Veteran:

• 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 (with a unit located in ND) showing character of service as "Honorable" and 20 or more years of service, or served in combat zone

           Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

           Click here to request copy of NGB 22 or DD 214

Disabled Veteran:

• 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 (with a unit located in ND) showing character of service has "Honorable" and 20 or more years of service or served in combat zone; 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

       Click here to request copy of NGB 22 or DD 214

Spouse of Deceased Veteran:

• 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 (with a unit located in ND) showing character of service as "Honorable" and 20 or more years of service or served in combat zone; 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

     Click here to request copy of DD 214

Spouse of 100% Disabled Veteran must submit:

• 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 (with a unit in ND) showing character of service as "Honorable" and 20 or more years of service or served in combat zone; 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

     Click here to request copy of DD 214

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