VA service representatives can answer questions about benefits eligibility and application procedures. Contact the nearest VA benefits office at 1-800-827-1000 from any location in the United States and Puerto Rico. VA facilities also are listed in the federal government section of telephone directories under “Veterans Affairs”. Included Forms (Always check here VA Forms first to make sure you have the most recent copy of the form
- APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES
- Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery
- Claim For Standard Government Headstone or Marker – How to Complete VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone or Marker
- CLAIM FOR ONE SUM PAYMENT GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE
Section 301 of Public Law 109-461 adds a new category to the definition of “eligible person” for DEA benefits . The new category includes the spouse or child of a person who: VA determines has a service-connected permanent and total disability; and at the time of VA’s determination is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; and is likely to be discharged or released from service for this service-connected disability. Persons eligible under this new provision may be eligible for DEA benefits effective December 23, 2006, the effective date of the law. For more information contact your local VA office. See HERE.
CLAIM FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE (USGLI)
CLAIM FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE
This worksheet, provided by the National Cancer Institutes brochure on Coping with Advanced Cancer can help in organizing one’s personal affairs. This sheet provides information for organizing the paper work that will be helpful for family members after a death. It starts on page 50 if you print it out, in the PDF document it is on page 56.
DEPENDENT OR SURVIVOR The Veterans Benefits Administration offers a variety of benefits and services to spouses, children, and parents of Service members and Veterans who are deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability. One of the more difficult tasks a survivor faces after the death of the veteran is completing the numerous claims forms for VA survivors’ benefits. The anxiety and fear of the unknown – who to call, what to do, or where to go for help – can be an unpleasant experience. To help ease the burden and to ensure you will have the necessary details for filing a claim, here are some basic quick tips.
Documents Needed
- The veteran’s VA claim’s number or Social Security number
- The veteran’s death certificate
- Government life insurance policy
- A copy of all marriage certificates and divorce decrees (if any)
- A copy of each child’s birth certificate (or adoption order)
- Veteran’s birth certificate to determine parents’ benefits
Where to Get Help
Survivors and Dependents Benefits — Death After Active Service
Secure electronic messaging IRIS Contacting the VA
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
VA service representatives can answer questions about benefits eligibility and application procedures. Contact the nearest VA benefits office at 1-800-827-1000 from any location in the United States and Puerto Rico. VA facilities also are listed in the federal government section of telephone directories under “Veterans Affairs”.
Check out these sites:
Veterans Affairs Survivors and Dependents Benefits — Death After Active Service
VA Benefits for Surviving Spouses
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Related Benefits Social Security Administration Commissary and Exchange Privileges Montgomery GI Bill Death Benefit Burial at Arlington National Cemetery Internal Revenue Service information |
VA Benefits for Dependent Children
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Related Federal Benefits Social Security Administration Commissary and Exchange Privileges Montgomery GI Bill Death Benefit Burial at Arlington National Cemetery Internal Revenue Service information |
VA Benefits for Dependent Parents
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Related Federal Benefits Burial at Arlington National Cemetery Internal Revenue Service information |
Search Google for the Veterans Survivor and Dependent Benefits
Read through HadIt.com’s Forum on DIC – Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Bereavement Counseling at Veterans Centers – The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers bereavement counseling to parents, spouses and children of Armed Forces personnel who died in the service of their country. Also eligible are family members of reservists and National Guardsmen who die while on duty.
Find out about The Veterans Center (For me personally they have been an oasis in a crazy maze. – (Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC)
Find a Veterans Center near you.
Legal Matters After a Death (Source: http://dying.about.com/od/legalmatters/Legal_Matters_After_a_Death.htm)
There are many legal matters surrounding the death of a person. Some of these matters can be dealt with prior to death, others after the death. This section looks at the reading of the will, disposition of the dying person’s property and assets during probate. It also underscores the importance of Advanced Care Planning, Advance Care Directives, Living Wills, Power of Attorney and Living Trusts.
Articles & Resources
Put It In Writing – Your Wishes, Your Advanced Directives, Your Gift
A look at the “Put It In Writing” consumer outreach by your guide. This initiative was created in 2005 by the American Hospital Association supported by the Society of Hospital Medicine to teach the public about the importance of Advance Care Planning.
A Reminder to Get Your Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will Done
An episode of ER shown in October 2006 helped to underscore the importance of getting durable power of attorney forms signed. This article looks at helpful resources available for getting started.
Advanced Care Directives from ADAM Health Center Encyclopedia
This page provides a starting point in figuring out the differences between Advanced Care Directives, Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney. Information is taken from the ADAM Health Center Encyclopedia.
This worksheet, provided by the National Cancer Institutes brochure on Coping with Advanced Cancer can help in organizing one’s personal affairs. This sheet provides information for organizing the paper work that will be helpful for family members after a death. It starts on page 50 if you print it out, in the PDF document it is on page 56.
A legal expert in the U.K. offers some insights as to when a person should consider writing a will.
There are online fee for service sites that you can do your will with
