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Does your wife get your VA disability if you die?
No, a veteran’s disability compensation payments are not continued for a surviving spouse after death. However, survivors may be entitled to a different type of benefit called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
Do VA benefits pass to spouse?
A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
How does a widow get veterans benefits?
Survivors of veterans who served during wartime can apply to receive a tax-free VA Survivors Pension, a monthly payment to surviving spouses with modest incomes who have not remarried. The benefit is also available to unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans.
Who is entitled to VA death benefits?
Eligible persons include the veteran’s spouse or surviving spouse, minor children under age 18. children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending an approved school, and children over age 18 who have been determined to be permanently incapable of self-support (‘helpless’).
How do I add my spouse to my VA benefits?
How to add a dependent to your VA disability benefits
- Download VA Form 21-674 (PDF)
- You’ll need to fill out and submit a Statement of Dependency of Parent(s) (VA Form 21P-509) by mail. Download VA Form 21P-509 (PDF)
- You can work with an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO).
How long do you have to be married to receive VA benefits?
To qualify for most benefits, the spouse must have been married to the veteran for at least a year. In some cases, if the spouse of a veteran remarries, benefits may be terminated.
Can I add my wife to my VA health insurance?
If you’re the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent child, or family caregiver of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for health care benefits. In certain cases, you may also qualify for health care benefits due to a disability related to your Veteran’s service. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.