Find out which documents the NCA accepts. You may also need one or more of these documents so you can get other benefits.Visa applications submitted through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. will typically take approximately 15 business days to process. Before submitting a claim for any benefits, veterans will need to have their: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or; DD214. Unmarried parents can sign a form called the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) prior to discharge from the hospital. Learn how many pages a DD214 is, why it's essential for veterans, and how to obtain, fill out, or correct yours. â–¡ Request a Presidential Memorial Certificate. â–¡ To obtain a burial flag, ask your funeral director or fill out VA Form 27-2008, Application for United. You must complete a petition for restoration (form available in the clerk's office). Or you can download the form (below) and email it to Mississippi VA Headquarters in Jackson.