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Does the surviving spouse get their spouse's VA disability benefits when they die?
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:46 pm
I was reading up on this and was told by someone that when the person getting the benefits dies, the surviving spouse will automatically receive them..or at least part of what they were receiving.
But it looks like if the surviving spouse makes over a certain limit set by congress, then they wouldn't be eligible. FYI the amount is only like $23,000.
Just would like some clarification. Thanks
But it looks like if the surviving spouse makes over a certain limit set by congress, then they wouldn't be eligible. FYI the amount is only like $23,000.
Just would like some clarification. Thanks
This post was edited on 4/2/24 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 4/2/24 at 1:11 pm to Ray Finkle
When the veteran dies the VA kills the surviving spouse and buries them in the same grave as the service member free of charge.
But seriously, best advice is to find and seek the assistance of a local VA service officer (experiences may vary), veteran who has used extensive VA benefits, or visit a “vet center” and see if they have help. Local congressmen are usually pretty helpful for issues as well because it’s an easy PR stunt for them.
The VA can and does provide some fantastic and generous benefits but navigating the process is the hard part. Best of luck helping your parents or whoever.
ETA:
I’m also fairly convinced that anything is possible with the VA depending on how persistent and compelling the claimant can be. I hate the massive fraud that some veterans are committing for benefits but for legitimate cases I’d recommend asking for whatever you think you can make a compelling argument for. Then when they deny it, be a big enough pain in the arse to get someone in the bureaucratic leviathan to make it happen.
But seriously, best advice is to find and seek the assistance of a local VA service officer (experiences may vary), veteran who has used extensive VA benefits, or visit a “vet center” and see if they have help. Local congressmen are usually pretty helpful for issues as well because it’s an easy PR stunt for them.
The VA can and does provide some fantastic and generous benefits but navigating the process is the hard part. Best of luck helping your parents or whoever.
ETA:
I’m also fairly convinced that anything is possible with the VA depending on how persistent and compelling the claimant can be. I hate the massive fraud that some veterans are committing for benefits but for legitimate cases I’d recommend asking for whatever you think you can make a compelling argument for. Then when they deny it, be a big enough pain in the arse to get someone in the bureaucratic leviathan to make it happen.
This post was edited on 4/2/24 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 4/2/24 at 1:18 pm to Ray Finkle
I believe the surviving spouse is only entitled if the death is related to the disability/service connection.
Best thing to do is to apply for aid and attendance widow's pension (currently $1,500/mo tax free)
Best thing to do is to apply for aid and attendance widow's pension (currently $1,500/mo tax free)
Posted on 4/3/24 at 7:26 pm to Ray Finkle
Reddit r/veteransbenefits is a great resource for navigating VA benefits https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/
Posted on 4/3/24 at 7:31 pm to Ray Finkle
This is probably what you're looking for
VA.gov
quote:
The Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program provides monthly benefits to surviving spouses and dependent children in recognition of the economic loss caused by a Servicemember’s death during military service, or by the death of a Veteran as a result of a service-connected disability. VA also pays these benefits to the survivors of a Veteran whose death is not service-connected, but who was rated by VA as being totally disabled due to a service-connected disability for a specified period of time immediately preceding death.
VA.gov
Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:14 pm to Ray Finkle
If you are 100% service connected the surviving spouse keeps getting paid. Kids college is free to at 100%. It’s a scam for most but lucrative.
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