When did VA stop giving headstones to veterans?
Since the Civil War, the federal government has provided headstones or markers for the graves of veterans. There has always been a catch, which news organizations recently focused upon. VA gives the headstones or markers only if the veterans grave doesnt already have a marker. In this case, a marker is defined as something with the veterans full name, date of birth and date of death. If a veterans grave already has a marker, federal law says, in effect, that VA cannot provide a headstone or marker. Some lawmakers and survivors of veterans are working to persuade Congress to change this law. (**UPDATE: This policy has changed as set forth below.) 29.
