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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
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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.
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Personal Affairs Worksheet
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

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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”.

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Veterans Affairs Survivors and Dependents Benefits  —  Death After Active Service

VA Benefits for Surviving Spouses

 

BENEFIT DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORMS

Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

(Includes Spouse of National Guard

or Reserve Member)

VA Form 21-534

Death Pension

VA Form 21-534

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

(DEA)

VA Form 22-5490

Home Loan Guaranty

VA Form 26-1817

MEDICAL  –  CHAMPVA

VA Form 10-10d

VA Form 10-7959c

Request Copy of DD Form 214

Bereavement Counseling

Specialized Vocational Training

VA Form 22-5490

To Claim VA

Life Insurance

Separate Claim Forms

are used for (SGLI/VGLI).

For all others, click here.

Financial Counseling Available

for SGLI/VGLI Beneficiaries

Burial Benefits a Spouse

Should Consider Upon

the Death of the Veteran

Separate Forms are

Available Through the

National Cemetery Administration

Web Site

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VA Form 21-2008

Related Benefits

TRICARE Dental Program

Social Security Administration

Civil Service Preference

Commissary and Exchange Privileges

Montgomery GI Bill Death Benefit

Death Gratuity

Military Records and Medals

Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Internal Revenue Service information

VA Benefits for Dependent Children

BENEFIT DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORMS

Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

DIC Rates for children

VA Form 21-534

Death Pension

Death Pension Rates for Children

VA Form 21-534

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

(DEA)

(Includes Counseling Services and Work Study)

VA Form 22-5490

MEDICAL  –  CHAMPVA

VA Form 10-10d

VA Form 10-7959c

Request Copy of DD Form 214

Spina Bifida

Bereavement Counseling

Specialized Vocational Training

VA Form 22-5490

To Claim VA

Life Insurance

Separate Claim Forms

are used for (SGLI/VGLI).

For all others, click here.

Financial Counseling Available

for SGLI/VGLI Beneficiaries

Burial Benefits Next of Kin

May Consider Upon

the Death of the Veteran

Separate Forms are

Available Through the

National Cemetery Administration

Web Site

Burial Flags

VA Form 21-2008

Related Federal Benefits

TRICARE Dental Program

Social Security Administration

Civil Service Preference

Commissary and Exchange Privileges

Montgomery GI Bill Death Benefit

Death Gratuity

Military Records and Medals

Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Internal Revenue Service information

VA Benefits for Dependent Parents

BENEFIT DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORMS

Parents Dependency Indemnity Compensation

VA Form 21-535

To Claim VA

Life Insurance

Separate Claim Forms

are used for (SGLI/VGLI).

For all others, click here.

Financial Counseling Available

for SGLI/VGLI Beneficiaries

Burial Benefits Next of Kin

May Consider Upon

the Death of the Veteran

Separate Forms are

Available Through the

National Cemetery Administration

Web Site

Burial Flags

VA Form 21-2008

Related Federal Benefits

Civil Service Preference

Military Records and Medals

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)

 

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Legal Matters After a Death (Source: https://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.

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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.

Personal Affairs Worksheet

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.

When to Write a Will

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

 

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