The Survivors Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit from the VA. If you’re a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with wartime service, and your income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress, you may be able to get this benefit. If you need help with your daily activities...
VA home loan benefits for surviving spouses What if the service member passes away before he or she uses the benefit? In many cases, the entitlement passes to an unremarried spouse. For the surviving spouse to be eligible, the deceased service member must have: ...
DIC is a benefit paid to a surviving spouse, dependent children or both of a veteran who died from a service-connected disability. For a survivor to be eligible for DIC, the veteran’s death must be service-related.DIC Eligibility A disease or injury incurred or aggravated on active duty...
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a monthly benefit. The surviving spouse, child or other dependents of the veteran may receive DIC. Learn More About VA DIC Mesothelioma Benefits A surviving spouse of a veteran who died from mesothelioma may receive nearly $1,600 in monthly compensat...
The VA also looks at the veteran's or their spouse's or surviving spouse's assets to determine the need for this cash benefit. Assets include all bank accounts, brokerage accounts, etc. However, the asset limitation does not include the veteran's or the surviving spouse's primary residence...
If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran who died serving our country, our attorneys can help you secure the financial assistance you deserve through DIC claims. PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Our VA attorneys can help with military PTSD disability compensation. ...
A surviving spouse of a veteran who died in service or from a service-related disability. An active-duty service member who has been awarded the Purple Heart. Military personnel who have a memorandum saying you are eligible for compensation based on pre-discharge claim? Closing Costs The VA ap...
If they’re the spouse of a living veteran, consider whether they can qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit with their spouse. If they’re a surviving spouse or another surviving dependent, look closely at the Survivors Pension. They may have eligibility under this benefit. Who qualifies ...
A pension is a benefit that the VA pays to wartime veterans who have limited or no income and who are at least 65 years old or if under 65, are permanently or completely disabled. There are also “Death Pensions,” which are needs based for a surviving spouse of a deceased wartime vete...
To apply for VA pension benefits, servicemembers must complete VA Form 21P-527EZ, or 21P-534EZ to apply as a surviving spouse. To apply for A&A or Housebound allowances, veterans must submit medical evidence to the following address: ...