When my third great grandfathers stone was replaced it wasn't a military stone either but once his service was proved they were still happy to put it in place and so far as I know at no cost to the family., The SAR paid for mounting it in Concrete and had a nice service too. I would call and talk to the VA in the mean time but remind me in March to get in touch with the friends (Myron and Barb Jones) for you. Good luck. Ginny