VA’s website states that the surviving spouse of a veteran is eligible to receive Dependency and Indemnity Compensation if they: Were married to a service member who died “while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training”; OR. Were legally married to the veteran before January 1, 1957; OR.
When a veteran dies who gets his benefits?
Family members of some vets buried in private cemeteries may be able to get a veterans death benefit, or burial allowance. Eligible vets include those who received a VA pension or disability compensation when they were alive. The burial allowance can help pay for burial, funeral, and transportation costs.
Can I receive DIC and Social Security?
Since income does not matter for DIC benefits, receipt of Social Security benefits will not affect your DIC eligibility. Deceased veterans earned both the DIC benefit and the Social Security benefit through their work and their military service.
Who do you call when a Veteran dies?
27 Feb Reporting a Veteran’s Death. The first step to receiving assistance and benefits for a veteran’s death is to report it to the appropriate agencies. Social Security can be notified by calling 1-800-772-1213. The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) can be notified by calling 1-800-538-9552.
How to apply for survivors pension at the VA?
Fill out an Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21-534EZ). Mail it to the pension management center (PMC) for your state. Bring your application to a VA regional office near you. You can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for VA survivors pension benefits.
What are the benefits of being a survivor of a veteran?
As the survivor of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for added benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. If you’re caring for a Veteran with disabilities, you may also qualify for support to help you better care for the Veteran—and for yourself.
Who is a dependent or survivor of a veteran?
I am a Dependent or Survivor. The Veterans Benefits Administration offers a variety of benefits and services to spouses, children, and parents of Servicemembers and Veterans who are deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability.
Who is eligible for benefits from the VA?
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers. As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training.