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We can help you navigate the myriad of benefits and services available, and direct you to your best options. Additionally, we work closely with veteran service organizations, other departments, state and local veteran groups and community leaders to educate everyone about available services and benefits.<br /><br />National Cemetery Administration- <br /><br />NCA will commemorate Memorial Day this year with solemn wreath-laying ceremonies. All VA national cemeteries will be open Memorial Day weekend from dawn to dusk for public visitation.<br />Starting May 14, Veterans Legacy Memorial will permit online visitors to leave a “tribute” text at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.va.gov/remember">http://www.va.gov/remember</a><br /><br />Effective, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, to ensure social distancing at the cemetery, witnessing family members have been asked to view the interment from their cars or the road very near their cars. Families may visit the gravesite in the days following the interment consistent with CDC guidelines and local travel restrictions. Click here to learn more about burial benefits and the Veterans Legacy Memorial: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cem.va.gov/">https://www.cem.va.gov/</a><br /><br />TAPS-<br /><br />The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 95,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been profoundly affected by a death of a military loved one. For more information go to taps.org or call the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline at 800.959.TAPS (8277). <br /><br />American Gold Star Mothers-<br /><br />American Gold Star Mothers, Inc was founded and incorporated in Washington, D.C. 92 years ago. We are a nonprofit membership organization of mothers whose children died while on active duty, died as a result of their service, or are missing in action. We have members in chapters around the country who keep alive the memory of their sons and daughters by helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families. As a service organization, we continue the service of our sons and daughters, who would have been veterans, by volunteering at VA Medical Centers in our local communities. <br /><br />AAFMAA-<br /><br />Established in 1879, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) is the longest-standing, not-for-profit financial solutions provider supporting military and veteran families. At the heart of AAFMAA is a unique and unsurpassed level of care for our Members’ survivors. When a Member dies, an AAFMAA Survivor Assistance Services counselor assists the surviving spouse and family to get all of the benefits earned through military service and continues to assist them for the rest of their lives. Just since 9/11, AAFMAA has provided over $900 million to military families—not as a charity, but as a mutual Association—with Members helping other Members at the passing of a loved one.<br /><br />Wounded Warrior Project-<br /><br />Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities. Since 2003, we’ve been tireless advocates for our nation’s finest, improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families. Warriors never pay a penny for our programs – because they paid their dues on the battlefield. Our free services in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care change lives. We’re committed to helping injured veterans achieve their highest ambitions. When they’re ready to start their next mission, we stand ready to serve.<br /><br />Travis Manion Foundation-<br /><br />Travis Manion Foundation strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. We develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.<br /><br />American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network-<br /><br />The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.<br /><br />The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages of caregiving by providing access to three peer support programs:<br />· Online Peer Support Community<br />· Peer Mentor Support Program<br />· Peer Support Groups (Online & Community-Based)<br />New Integrated Condolence Care Program - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2020/red-cross-offers-virtual-care-for-families-who-have-lost-loved-o.html">https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2020/red-cross-offers-virtual-care-for-families-who-have-lost-loved-o.html</a><br /><br />Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit service organization made up of Gold Star spouses of both men and women. <br />Formed in 1945, our membership spans all eras from WWII to current. 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<a class="fancybox" rel="20ef413d0ad085819652513ec41757e1" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/459/838/for_gallery_v2/4a30b2c9.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/459/838/large_v3/4a30b2c9.jpg" alt="4a30b2c9" /></a></div></div>The Department of Veterans Affairs and our community partners TAPS, American Gold Star Mothers, AAFMAA, Wounded Warrior Project, Travis Manion Foundation, American Red Cross, and Gold Star Wives of America will be here on May 20th at 3PM EST to answer questions. <br />You can ask questions to the following people:<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1741365" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1741365-rdml-ann-duff">RDML Ann Duff</a>- Director of the Office of Survivors Assistance<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1742595" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1742595-ssgt-danny-devine">SSgt Danny Devine</a> - Executive Director of Engagement and Memorial Innovations, NCA<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1742638" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1742638-maj-bonnie-carroll">Maj Bonnie Carroll</a> - President and Founder, TAPS <br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1742623" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1742623-mona-gunn">Mona Gunn</a> - National President, American Gold Star Mothers <br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="474401" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/474401-bg-michael-meese">BG Michael Meese</a> - President, AAFMAA <br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1106465" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1106465-col-michael-linnington">LTG Michael Linnington</a> - CEO, Wounded Warrior Project<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1743045" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1743045-amy-looney">Amy Looney</a> - Vice President, Travis Manion Foundation<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1594416" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1594416-melissa-comeau">Melissa Comeau</a> - Director, American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network<br /><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1457000" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1457000-nancy-menagh">Nancy Menagh</a> - President of Gold Star Wives of America<br /><br />VA Office of Survivor Assistance-<br /><br />The Office of Survivors Assistance serves as an expert resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the VA to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. We can help you navigate the myriad of benefits and services available, and direct you to your best options. Additionally, we work closely with veteran service organizations, other departments, state and local veteran groups and community leaders to educate everyone about available services and benefits.<br /><br />National Cemetery Administration- <br /><br />NCA will commemorate Memorial Day this year with solemn wreath-laying ceremonies. All VA national cemeteries will be open Memorial Day weekend from dawn to dusk for public visitation.<br />Starting May 14, Veterans Legacy Memorial will permit online visitors to leave a “tribute” text at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.va.gov/remember">http://www.va.gov/remember</a><br /><br />Effective, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, to ensure social distancing at the cemetery, witnessing family members have been asked to view the interment from their cars or the road very near their cars. Families may visit the gravesite in the days following the interment consistent with CDC guidelines and local travel restrictions. Click here to learn more about burial benefits and the Veterans Legacy Memorial: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cem.va.gov/">https://www.cem.va.gov/</a><br /><br />TAPS-<br /><br />The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 95,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been profoundly affected by a death of a military loved one. For more information go to taps.org or call the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline at 800.959.TAPS (8277). <br /><br />American Gold Star Mothers-<br /><br />American Gold Star Mothers, Inc was founded and incorporated in Washington, D.C. 92 years ago. We are a nonprofit membership organization of mothers whose children died while on active duty, died as a result of their service, or are missing in action. We have members in chapters around the country who keep alive the memory of their sons and daughters by helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families. As a service organization, we continue the service of our sons and daughters, who would have been veterans, by volunteering at VA Medical Centers in our local communities. <br /><br />AAFMAA-<br /><br />Established in 1879, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) is the longest-standing, not-for-profit financial solutions provider supporting military and veteran families. At the heart of AAFMAA is a unique and unsurpassed level of care for our Members’ survivors. When a Member dies, an AAFMAA Survivor Assistance Services counselor assists the surviving spouse and family to get all of the benefits earned through military service and continues to assist them for the rest of their lives. Just since 9/11, AAFMAA has provided over $900 million to military families—not as a charity, but as a mutual Association—with Members helping other Members at the passing of a loved one.<br /><br />Wounded Warrior Project-<br /><br />Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities. Since 2003, we’ve been tireless advocates for our nation’s finest, improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families. Warriors never pay a penny for our programs – because they paid their dues on the battlefield. Our free services in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care change lives. We’re committed to helping injured veterans achieve their highest ambitions. When they’re ready to start their next mission, we stand ready to serve.<br /><br />Travis Manion Foundation-<br /><br />Travis Manion Foundation strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. We develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.<br /><br />American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network-<br /><br />The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.<br /><br />The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages of caregiving by providing access to three peer support programs:<br />· Online Peer Support Community<br />· Peer Mentor Support Program<br />· Peer Support Groups (Online & Community-Based)<br />New Integrated Condolence Care Program - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2020/red-cross-offers-virtual-care-for-families-who-have-lost-loved-o.html">https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2020/red-cross-offers-virtual-care-for-families-who-have-lost-loved-o.html</a><br /><br />Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit service organization made up of Gold Star spouses of both men and women. <br />Formed in 1945, our membership spans all eras from WWII to current. Our spouses died while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces or from their service connected disability as a result of that service, including PTSD/suicide. Our mission is to preserve and enhance benefits for surviving US Military spouses and children; <br />to help or members and their children face the future with courage and determination; and to honor the memory of our military spouses who made the ultimate sacrifice. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Veterans Experience Live (VetXL): Survivors Together - Memorial Day Q&A with Community Partners answering questions about benefits2020-05-06T11:44:54-04:002020-05-06T11:44:54-04:00PO1 H Gene Lawrence5857178<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A great message.Response by PO1 H Gene Lawrence made May 6 at 2020 11:53 AM2020-05-06T11:53:41-04:002020-05-06T11:53:41-04:00Wayne Soares5858544<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wonderful!Response by Wayne Soares made May 6 at 2020 7:00 PM2020-05-06T19:00:07-04:002020-05-06T19:00:07-04:00CPT David Gowel5858693<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is an incredible group of leaders to have join us on RallyPoint for a Q&A. Thanks so much for giving us your time. I have a question relevant to all of your organizations as we approach Memorial Day: what is the most important benefit that you provide to the survivors of those service members and Veterans we've lost?Response by CPT David Gowel made May 6 at 2020 8:08 PM2020-05-06T20:08:00-04:002020-05-06T20:08:00-04:00Capt Brandon Charters5858739<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great to have these organizations on. I’d like to know from each, what is the greatest challenge you see veterans & survivors facing today and what is your organization currently doing to help? <br /><br />Also, I’d like to know how you’ve changed your operations with COVID-19 in mind.Response by Capt Brandon Charters made May 6 at 2020 8:20 PM2020-05-06T20:20:44-04:002020-05-06T20:20:44-04:00LTC Jason Strickland5858781<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great to have these tremendous organizations all in one forum. I remember meeting Bonnie Carroll, TAPS President, at a co-beneficiary golf fundraiser in Colorado in 2014, when I was with Project Sanctuary.<br />Sometimes nonprofits with good intentions end up "competing" to serve their beneficiaries, thereby reducing funding and making it difficult for beneficiaries to choose. My question for the group, as a former member of the nonprofit community, is how are each of you working together to meet the needs of survivors?Response by LTC Jason Strickland made May 6 at 2020 8:37 PM2020-05-06T20:37:46-04:002020-05-06T20:37:46-04:00Susan Wingate5858845<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to know where I can get a book telling me all survivor benefits for IndianaResponse by Susan Wingate made May 6 at 2020 8:59 PM2020-05-06T20:59:05-04:002020-05-06T20:59:05-04:00CW5 Jack Cardwell5860457<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for the post.Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made May 7 at 2020 8:27 AM2020-05-07T08:27:43-04:002020-05-07T08:27:43-04:00Peigi Fabian5860934<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for all you do to support our heroes and those of us who love them. I loved staying on base with my LTC hubbie who passed last March. As a survivor with current DOD mil ID card, do I have access to those bookings without Ed?Response by Peigi Fabian made May 7 at 2020 10:22 AM2020-05-07T10:22:51-04:002020-05-07T10:22:51-04:00PVT Mark Zehner5861561<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you!Response by PVT Mark Zehner made May 7 at 2020 1:27 PM2020-05-07T13:27:23-04:002020-05-07T13:27:23-04:00CPT Bob McDonald5864429<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is wonderful to see this tremendous group of leaders and dear friends coming together to discuss this important topic. Can you share with us some key elements of the customer service experience that a survivor can expect when they engage with your organization? Thank you for your leadership in all that you do for our Veteran community.Response by CPT Bob McDonald made May 8 at 2020 8:19 AM2020-05-08T08:19:17-04:002020-05-08T08:19:17-04:00GEN George Casey5864791<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our survivors are a population that we must never forget – thank you for the important work you are doing. I have found that our servicemen and women and their families are best supported through public-private partnerships. In 2008, the Army started Survivor Outreach Services to provide long-term care to our survivors. What resources and programs do you have available that can augment what the Army is doing for their survivors?Response by GEN George Casey made May 8 at 2020 10:17 AM2020-05-08T10:17:50-04:002020-05-08T10:17:50-04:00ADM John Harvey5864898<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In the Navy, Sailors execute our missions around the globe with greater confidence knowing that organizations like yours are standing by to care for our survivors if we are required to make the ultimate sacrifice. Having served for nearly 40 years, I extend my gratitude to you for being there for our military families when they are most vulnerable. What thematic challenges do you sense survivors still face that are not yet solved and for which we should all be working on a solution?Response by ADM John Harvey made May 8 at 2020 10:34 AM2020-05-08T10:34:01-04:002020-05-08T10:34:01-04:00Deborah James5868147<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for doing this event. It’s very important. In view of the various government and non profit resources and benefits available to survivors, where are the ongoing unmet needs or biggest holes in coverage?Response by Deborah James made May 9 at 2020 8:46 AM2020-05-09T08:46:34-04:002020-05-09T08:46:34-04:00Gen Norton Schwartz5870506<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having had the privilege to serve for many years in our Air Force and support veteran and military family causes in retirement, I can assure you that the work you are performing for our veterans and survivors is greatly appreciated. Thank you for providing this important set of services to a population that is front of mind for every military leader – currently serving and veterans alike. Given any changes to your operating cadence that have occurred recently due to the pandemic, what should survivors know before they engage with your programs at this time?Response by Gen Norton Schwartz made May 9 at 2020 9:21 PM2020-05-09T21:21:40-04:002020-05-09T21:21:40-04:00Lt Col Brian Ranaudo5875977<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Glad to see such an impressive group together to take care of our fallen and their loved ones.Response by Lt Col Brian Ranaudo made May 11 at 2020 12:23 PM2020-05-11T12:23:20-04:002020-05-11T12:23:20-04:00CPT Aaron Kletzing5877963<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RallyPoint has tons of Veteran/Retiree members that utilize the VA for medical care. What are the most important things for them to know with regard to how the VA is operating in this new COVID world?Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made May 11 at 2020 11:27 PM2020-05-11T23:27:43-04:002020-05-11T23:27:43-04:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth5883349<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for the great share.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 13 at 2020 8:54 AM2020-05-13T08:54:05-04:002020-05-13T08:54:05-04:00SrA Private RallyPoint Member5883728<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1106465" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1106465-col-michael-linnington">LTG Michael Linnington</a> Sir, how has technology allowed your team to better communicate and serve the WWP community? Do you see VR and other related technologies as a viable option for PTSD/TBI treatment?Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2020 10:27 AM2020-05-13T10:27:49-04:002020-05-13T10:27:49-04:00Jennifer Ranaudo5884251<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you all for doing this event. Do you see any knowledge gaps common to many survivor families? Meaning, are there any trends or common issues getting benefits that you see from multiple survivor families? If so, how do you address the shortfalls?Response by Jennifer Ranaudo made May 13 at 2020 12:40 PM2020-05-13T12:40:49-04:002020-05-13T12:40:49-04:00Debbie Pomeroy Cloud5887563<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Response by Debbie Pomeroy Cloud made May 14 at 2020 7:40 AM2020-05-14T07:40:25-04:002020-05-14T07:40:25-04:00Cpl Tim Callahan5888353<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think there should be a special dispensation for boy scouts putting flags on our fallen heroes graves?Response by Cpl Tim Callahan made May 14 at 2020 10:43 AM2020-05-14T10:43:12-04:002020-05-14T10:43:12-04:00Kathy Roth-Douquet5888807<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks to all the wonderful panelists and the VA officials giving their time. <br />From the perspective of military family member, I think it’s often hard for us to think about survivor’s benefits or to make other plans related to the passing of a loved one. For those military families who have a Veteran in failing health, do you have any recommendations for those families on actions they should initiate with your organizations to honor the wishes of that Veteran before they pass away?Response by Kathy Roth-Douquet made May 14 at 2020 12:39 PM2020-05-14T12:39:06-04:002020-05-14T12:39:06-04:00SPC Chris Bayner-Cwik5902572<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this ET, CT, PT??Response by SPC Chris Bayner-Cwik made May 17 at 2020 5:17 PM2020-05-17T17:17:27-04:002020-05-17T17:17:27-04:00PV2 Private RallyPoint Member5907275<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was hurt in a accident in Fort Bliss Texas. We rolled out APC and I was trapped under neth it not sure how long. Was air lifted to the bass hospital at Fort Bliss and treated for bleading in my stomach . The keep me in the hospital for two months and finally sent me back to my unit.then had me see a PHS doctor and they decided to discharge me. But never would talk to me about any compensation the accident I did nothing wrong I was in the gun tournament I was throwing around and then pinned underneath the APC. I tried numerous times to contact them nobody would ever respond to me. After a while I gave up and to this day nobody has ever listened to a word I've had to say about it. Thank you John W HughbanksResponse by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 5:40 PM2020-05-18T17:40:22-04:002020-05-18T17:40:22-04:00A1C Ernest Lane5907285<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For the last ten years, I have conducted many veterans' benefits claims. And I have many questions but one particular. Widow Survivor benefits award during the life of a disabled veteran with less than 100 % rating. His wife received a small allowance. Once he passed, the survivor spouse loses the allowance. The widow made be entitled to DIC / Widow Pension depending on the veteran rating and household income. If those guidelines are not met the allowance is lost. WHY!Response by A1C Ernest Lane made May 18 at 2020 5:44 PM2020-05-18T17:44:44-04:002020-05-18T17:44:44-04:00SGT Hans Schoenborn5907286<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>IS MY SON AND DAUGHTER ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITSResponse by SGT Hans Schoenborn made May 18 at 2020 5:44 PM2020-05-18T17:44:58-04:002020-05-18T17:44:58-04:00MSG John Walker5907293<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My question is this. I am a veteran and receiving 100% disability. When something happens to me, what benefits would my wife receive? I did not have option for Survivor benefits when I cam in Army back in July of 1979. I sthere an Insurance I can start on for my spouse?Response by MSG John Walker made May 18 at 2020 5:46 PM2020-05-18T17:46:35-04:002020-05-18T17:46:35-04:00PV2 Private RallyPoint Member5907298<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>May be it would have been better if I had just fu*ken died that day. Then I would have never been done anything wrong with the rest of my life.Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 5:49 PM2020-05-18T17:49:03-04:002020-05-18T17:49:03-04:00PO3 Ron Pariseau5907315<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My wife applied for CHAMPVA, I am a 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran, it has been seceral months sin e applying, no word yet either approved or denied! How long should it take?Response by PO3 Ron Pariseau made May 18 at 2020 5:57 PM2020-05-18T17:57:03-04:002020-05-18T17:57:03-04:00TSgt LaDeane Palmar5907336<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As both a partially disabled veteran and a surviving spouse of an active duty member that died. I have a dependent daughter (also his daughter). I have found the VA, DFAS and Social Security monthly payments and medical benefits to be my biggest benefit. I honestly don't know what I would do financially without these benefits. What is your organizations doing to make sure these benefits never go away? I also really appreciated TAPS shortly after his death. Having an organization that was there to support the grief my daughter and I were experiencing was huge. There truly should be one place a survivor can go to to learn about ALL benefits as it is really hard when faced with this huge change to have to research many different places.Response by TSgt LaDeane Palmar made May 18 at 2020 6:02 PM2020-05-18T18:02:52-04:002020-05-18T18:02:52-04:00PO1 David Coombs5907384<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How do I arrange for cremation and buriall?Response by PO1 David Coombs made May 18 at 2020 6:13 PM2020-05-18T18:13:59-04:002020-05-18T18:13:59-04:00PO2 Arlene Doyle5907470<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>is there a plaque for headstones for my deceased brother who also served in the us navy?Response by PO2 Arlene Doyle made May 18 at 2020 6:35 PM2020-05-18T18:35:52-04:002020-05-18T18:35:52-04:00CPT William Harris5907623<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does my wife receive my disability benefits after my death. I'm a 75 year old 100% disabled combat veteran from Vietnam. VA has continued to fight me since 2005 every step of the way regarding disability benefits awarded for combat related conditions caused by Agent Orange. I live in Arizona which is ground zero for the problems VA was revealed to have starting in 2014. I just want to confirm if VA is going to be so hard to work with in the future as in the past.Response by CPT William Harris made May 18 at 2020 7:18 PM2020-05-18T19:18:10-04:002020-05-18T19:18:10-04:00Kathy Neal5907640<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>why does it take so long to get survivors benefits? my husband passed away in dec 2019 and he was in the army. I'm still waiting.Response by Kathy Neal made May 18 at 2020 7:27 PM2020-05-18T19:27:33-04:002020-05-18T19:27:33-04:00PO3 Bill. Wattie Watkins5907647<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>thank you for being thereResponse by PO3 Bill. Wattie Watkins made May 18 at 2020 7:32 PM2020-05-18T19:32:17-04:002020-05-18T19:32:17-04:00CSM Frank Supinski5907880<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for sharing this forum for all survivors to ask questions and for Veterans to ask questions on behalf of their families.Response by CSM Frank Supinski made May 18 at 2020 8:59 PM2020-05-18T20:59:20-04:002020-05-18T20:59:20-04:00LCpl Kenneth E. (Gene) Satterfield5908449<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My husband had Parkinson’s with Dementia, and it was due to Agent Orange, in which the VA, had moved on his case. But, he died as this process was going on. Do I have a right to continue this since we were married for 50 yrs.Response by LCpl Kenneth E. (Gene) Satterfield made May 18 at 2020 11:58 PM2020-05-18T23:58:51-04:002020-05-18T23:58:51-04:00Maj Alea Nadeem5908548<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How can DoD better educate military members and spouses on these benefits while they are in service, so that if a tragic event happens, it will not be the first time they have heard or been exposed to these wonderful programs you have?Response by Maj Alea Nadeem made May 19 at 2020 12:53 AM2020-05-19T00:53:40-04:002020-05-19T00:53:40-04:00Col Lisa Witt5911258<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for holding this forum. This is the first I've seen of such an effort, so it is much appreciated. One question that has always stumped me: Surviving spouses are eligible to retain SBP if they remarry after age 55 and DIC if they remarry after age 57. Why are these ages not standardized?Response by Col Lisa Witt made May 19 at 2020 5:06 PM2020-05-19T17:06:21-04:002020-05-19T17:06:21-04:00Linda Samanns5911609<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hi I am not quite sure who to ask, my husband died in October 2016 from agent orange related lung cancer. My I guess it’s called your DOD card expires in July. If I live in Pottstown Pennsylvania do I have to go to Allentown to renew itResponse by Linda Samanns made May 19 at 2020 6:41 PM2020-05-19T18:41:01-04:002020-05-19T18:41:01-04:00Shannon Stinson5911650<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As the legal guardian of a dependent of a medically retired, wounded service member, how can I determine what benefits (outside of TRICARE) she is eligible for? I can’t find these answers with ease, especially having sole legal and physical custody of her, without involvement of the service member. I have heard she is eligible for paid college tuition given his service connected disability rating, but need to speak to someone official to confirm this information. Thank you!Response by Shannon Stinson made May 19 at 2020 6:48 PM2020-05-19T18:48:47-04:002020-05-19T18:48:47-04:00Sgt Stephen Matern5911679<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have purchased a home with a VA home loan. My question: when l die can my son assume the loan? Will VA provide some guidance. Thank you.Response by Sgt Stephen Matern made May 19 at 2020 6:55 PM2020-05-19T18:55:01-04:002020-05-19T18:55:01-04:00Maureen Clemendor5911681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Who does a bermudian spouse of a deceased US military veteran speak to about applying for survivor benefits? Thank you for your response.Response by Maureen Clemendor made May 19 at 2020 6:55 PM2020-05-19T18:55:21-04:002020-05-19T18:55:21-04:00CWO4 Erik Duane5911708<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for putting on such a valuable event! QUESTION: If a veteran in receipt of VA Compensation (disability) dies, does his surviving spouse get any portion of his/her VA compensation, either lump sum or in perpetuity?Response by CWO4 Erik Duane made May 19 at 2020 7:00 PM2020-05-19T19:00:05-04:002020-05-19T19:00:05-04:00CPL Us Army Brown5911715<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>just want to is it true that the veterans will rec' a stimus check?Response by CPL Us Army Brown made May 19 at 2020 7:01 PM2020-05-19T19:01:27-04:002020-05-19T19:01:27-04:00Sandy Linden5911742<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Who’s there to help widows of PRE 9/11 Veterans who have died to wounds or ills service connected?Response by Sandy Linden made May 19 at 2020 7:09 PM2020-05-19T19:09:44-04:002020-05-19T19:09:44-04:00Sgt Tim Hudak5911823<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What happens if my wife passes away before me and we want to be buried in a VA National Cemetery?Response by Sgt Tim Hudak made May 19 at 2020 7:30 PM2020-05-19T19:30:36-04:002020-05-19T19:30:36-04:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member5911855<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My name is Laura Jane Byrne- widow and "Wife" of "Captain"...I requested his DD-214 and never received it so I csn file for benefitsResponse by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 7:39 PM2020-05-19T19:39:24-04:002020-05-19T19:39:24-04:00Mcrey Barraquias5911861<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I asked to all about survivor dependent son at va what va benefits for dependent son especially my father Veterans of wwII who never to enjoy any benefits from va of America since he claims 1954 up to his death in 1985? And I am serving my father at hospital in 1980 when I am age of 16 years old up to his death in 1985 I am unemployed before 18 years old in 1983 due to non formal education untill now I am unemployed 2020 I am unmerried before 18 years old up to 2012,and now I am 55years old and I cannot see clearly on my left eye or temporary blind. I am asking you what va benefits we received in behalf of my situation? I am becoming homeless Veterans child. My parents both claimant both denied both deceased both never to receive any benefits from va of America during their lifetime since ended of America n war against Japan when Philippines one Territory of America under treaty of Paris on December 10 1898.Response by Mcrey Barraquias made May 19 at 2020 7:41 PM2020-05-19T19:41:31-04:002020-05-19T19:41:31-04:00Sgt Jim Byers5911873<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm a 100% disabled vet. When I die will my wife continue to receive my disability benefits? Is there a means test. I worry about what will happen to her if I pass on.Response by Sgt Jim Byers made May 19 at 2020 7:46 PM2020-05-19T19:46:38-04:002020-05-19T19:46:38-04:00PVT Kenneth Autrey5911938<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to know why a disabled vet can't get a ramp so I can get out of the house.Response by PVT Kenneth Autrey made May 19 at 2020 8:18 PM2020-05-19T20:18:07-04:002020-05-19T20:18:07-04:00PVT Mark Brown5911944<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am confused about the answers I am able to find on the VA benefits webpage. My query: When I leave this planet (in the far distant future, hopefully) will my wife of 47 years continue to receive any money, all or a portion of my current C&P award? It is currently <100%Response by PVT Mark Brown made May 19 at 2020 8:19 PM2020-05-19T20:19:49-04:002020-05-19T20:19:49-04:00Rose Kirst5912000<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have been waiting close to a year for my survivors benefit claim to be processed. I understand you may be short staffed but it would be helpful to get periodic notices that my case is being actively reviewed. Thank you.Response by Rose Kirst made May 19 at 2020 8:34 PM2020-05-19T20:34:56-04:002020-05-19T20:34:56-04:00PO3 David Grierson5912063<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I signed up for Pre-Need over 1.5 years ago and never have heard another word what should I expectResponse by PO3 David Grierson made May 19 at 2020 8:57 PM2020-05-19T20:57:37-04:002020-05-19T20:57:37-04:00Col Casey "Radio" G.5912151<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I spend a lot of time pushing the DoD to innovate and solve some of our biggest challenges across the Services and Agencies. However, I've never really thought about innovating around one of life’s biggest milestones: how we die and improving that awful experience for those who care for us. What do your organizations do to innovate around this event that 100% of us will experience?Response by Col Casey "Radio" G. made May 19 at 2020 9:21 PM2020-05-19T21:21:48-04:002020-05-19T21:21:48-04:00Mcrey Barraquias5912153<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I asked to this group including va why until now the va not to pay your oblegation to Filipino Services of Armed force of Philippines Commanwealh of America under tydying McDuffie law as act of United States Congress in 1934 when Philippines one Territory of America under treaty of Paris on December 10 1898 infact wwII is Americans war against Japan we involved to that's war to Philippines one territory of America most Filipino Veterans die early never to receive any benefits from va during their lifetime most received denied infact that's Americans oblegation to pay due to wwII is Americans not for Philippines? Like my father claim in 1954 until he die in 1985 Neve r nor to enjoyed any benefits from va only Denied I am also denied from va due to imagenation decision did not no real fact of child of Veterans? When Veterans was hospitalized in 1980 up to his death in 1985 I am serving to them at hospital I am 16 years old in 1980 I am unemployed before 18 years old in 1983 up now2020 due to non formal education,<br />I am Unmerrid from before 18 years old up to 2012 why va and board always denied it like discrimination to Filipino Veterans child ? Until now the va and usgovt cannot paid their oblegation to Filipino Veterans?Response by Mcrey Barraquias made May 19 at 2020 9:22 PM2020-05-19T21:22:39-04:002020-05-19T21:22:39-04:00M. Sanchez5912168<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My mother is a surviving spouse of a WWII veteran who submitted her application for Aid and Attendance Benefits in mid-March 2020. When can she expect to get a response from the VA? Thank you very much. and above all, for your service!<br />R. Sanchez<br />DaughterResponse by M. Sanchez made May 19 at 2020 9:28 PM2020-05-19T21:28:44-04:002020-05-19T21:28:44-04:00Pvt John F Doles5912290<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 100% disabled vet. When I died will my wife be eligible for part of my benefits check monthlyResponse by Pvt John F Doles made May 19 at 2020 10:05 PM2020-05-19T22:05:26-04:002020-05-19T22:05:26-04:00Capt Wayne Tully5912306<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Memorial Day events at Arlington National CemeteryResponse by Capt Wayne Tully made May 19 at 2020 10:12 PM2020-05-19T22:12:23-04:002020-05-19T22:12:23-04:00Donna Auld5912435<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m the widow of a retired and 100% permanently disabled Navy Veteran. He was 3 miles offshore in Vietnam and we had always questioned about the agent Orange he was subjected to. The answers started with a NO, not unless he was IN brown water. Then the answers went to, well we can put it in your records but you’re already at 100% and it won’t make any difference. Now that he’s gone I’m hearing that they are FINALLY awarding to the Navy Vets that were in blue water. My husband told me of it blowing over the ships and the water they drank and showered with was filtered with that junk in it. So my question is, since when he passed away they took ALL of his income away, is he/me eligible for this award? I’ve been left with DIC @ $1600pm when we were bringing in $7000. So to say my life has changed is putting it mildly. I was his unpaid caregivers for 20 years and am now disabled. So yes, I’m asking if this is something that I could benefit from. Thanks. Donna AResponse by Donna Auld made May 19 at 2020 10:58 PM2020-05-19T22:58:21-04:002020-05-19T22:58:21-04:00MSgt Albert De La Cruz5912469<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When is the next open season to add spouse in the Survivor's Benefit for retirees who didn't elect a spouse beneficiary before? Last open season was back in 2004.Response by MSgt Albert De La Cruz made May 19 at 2020 11:24 PM2020-05-19T23:24:39-04:002020-05-19T23:24:39-04:00AN James Hay5912475<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It would be nice if I could get my son declared as a survivorResponse by AN James Hay made May 19 at 2020 11:28 PM2020-05-19T23:28:36-04:002020-05-19T23:28:36-04:00Cpl Allen Brooks5912667<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 100% service connected disabled veteran. My disabilities are permanent and total. I receive disability compensation from the VA and have been told that my wife would have survivor benefits if I die before her. We have no children together and my children from a previous marriage are all grown and gone. Can you tell me for certain that my wife will be allowed survivor benefits and how much she will receive?Response by Cpl Allen Brooks made May 20 at 2020 1:53 AM2020-05-20T01:53:32-04:002020-05-20T01:53:32-04:00A1C Charles Adams5912744<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know if I have survivor's benefits. Can you tell me that? If I don't, can I still apply for that?Response by A1C Charles Adams made May 20 at 2020 4:03 AM2020-05-20T04:03:47-04:002020-05-20T04:03:47-04:00Lt Col Jerry Snyder5912806<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does my filipina wife-w/2 kids of mine) get half my military or VA benefits?Response by Lt Col Jerry Snyder made May 20 at 2020 5:07 AM2020-05-20T05:07:48-04:002020-05-20T05:07:48-04:00Pvt Jerry Gutierrez5913381<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Trying to get my 100percent service connected ,why is it to hard to get it.Response by Pvt Jerry Gutierrez made May 20 at 2020 7:26 AM2020-05-20T07:26:48-04:002020-05-20T07:26:48-04:00Kathy Burris5913417<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have talked with several helpful intake workers over last 8 months after spouses passing. Appreciate all the help I have had negotiating the complicated VA process with my spouses claim since his passing 8/19. The intake office has been a kind of anchor of hope through the devastating loss of my husband.Response by Kathy Burris made May 20 at 2020 7:37 AM2020-05-20T07:37:15-04:002020-05-20T07:37:15-04:00Linda Clark5913491<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>wHY DO MY MONTHLY BENEFITS AS A WIDOW OF A KOREAN VETERAN STOP 9-1-20? mY SPOUSE DIED 8-25-19. Charles E Clark AF16397418Response by Linda Clark made May 20 at 2020 8:00 AM2020-05-20T08:00:14-04:002020-05-20T08:00:14-04:00PO1 Roger Longley5913908<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What rights does my present wife have in prior to death and upon death?Response by PO1 Roger Longley made May 20 at 2020 9:57 AM2020-05-20T09:57:22-04:002020-05-20T09:57:22-04:00LT Robert J Stanlick Jr5914125<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If my husband dies first, what benefits will I be entitled to? He a 100% service connected disabled veteran. We are trying to sort our wills and such, but do not know where we stand at the VA. We have been married 37yrs and I am his only care giver.Response by LT Robert J Stanlick Jr made May 20 at 2020 11:11 AM2020-05-20T11:11:21-04:002020-05-20T11:11:21-04:00CPL Patrick Morgan5914148<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 90% disabled Veteran If I die of a disability is my wife entitled to any benefitsResponse by CPL Patrick Morgan made May 20 at 2020 11:17 AM2020-05-20T11:17:30-04:002020-05-20T11:17:30-04:00LCpl Danny Stratton5914156<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Vietnam Veterans wife is ready to ask questions.Response by LCpl Danny Stratton made May 20 at 2020 11:19 AM2020-05-20T11:19:06-04:002020-05-20T11:19:06-04:00LCpl Michael Yust5914300<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a United States Marine I am a Vietnam veteran I am 100% disabledResponse by LCpl Michael Yust made May 20 at 2020 12:05 PM2020-05-20T12:05:05-04:002020-05-20T12:05:05-04:00CDR David Kennett5914311<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is Dave Kennett. I am a Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) out of the FL NG JFHQ in St. Augustine, FL. I serve transitioning and transitioned Warriors, Veterans, Spouses, and Families from all Guard & Reserve components. I would like to participate in this afternoon's teleconference and/or webinar. How do I register, and what is the dial-in / connection information? Thanks so much! V/r & Best Regards, DaveResponse by CDR David Kennett made May 20 at 2020 12:07 PM2020-05-20T12:07:41-04:002020-05-20T12:07:41-04:00Harold Dunbar5914368<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My husband died of cancer from Vietnam.....I’m I entitled to benefitResponse by Harold Dunbar made May 20 at 2020 12:27 PM2020-05-20T12:27:16-04:002020-05-20T12:27:16-04:00TSgt Private RallyPoint Member5914523<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What are the requirements for. a survivor to get disability compensation payments after the veteran dies?<br />100% disabled?<br />Passing of a service connected disability?<br />Both?Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 1:27 PM2020-05-20T13:27:11-04:002020-05-20T13:27:11-04:00Kathy Prout5914613<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you click join us, there is no category for military surviving spouses. Are we considered civilians?Response by Kathy Prout made May 20 at 2020 1:56 PM2020-05-20T13:56:48-04:002020-05-20T13:56:48-04:00PO1 Jeson Hall5914668<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Awesome!Response by PO1 Jeson Hall made May 20 at 2020 2:22 PM2020-05-20T14:22:36-04:002020-05-20T14:22:36-04:00LtCol Edith Smith5914697<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There does not seem to be a survivor category to register for this forum. I had to register giving my husband's military information with my name...in order to be accepted. Please help us to correct the information so survivors will be properly identified. Thank you for having this program..Response by LtCol Edith Smith made May 20 at 2020 2:36 PM2020-05-20T14:36:14-04:002020-05-20T14:36:14-04:00SGT Roy Jarmon5914740<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 100% disabled veteran due to PTSD. What must I do to be qualified for military burial and plots? Do my spouse qualify for benefits after I die? Does she qualify for military funeral services for me and for her?Response by SGT Roy Jarmon made May 20 at 2020 2:48 PM2020-05-20T14:48:00-04:002020-05-20T14:48:00-04:00Kathy Prout5914749<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When will the VA post information about the phase out of the SBP-DIC Offset? The VA pays DIC in full but also requires that the survivor agree to the dollar for dollar reduction of DIC to SBP. In 2021, the phase out starts and surviving spouses should be told that the offset will be repealed by 2023.Response by Kathy Prout made May 20 at 2020 2:51 PM2020-05-20T14:51:34-04:002020-05-20T14:51:34-04:00PFC Carol Cleaver-Hesser5914873<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How do I obtain a VA obtain to refinance my home? I'm a veteran and my late husband a vet. He was in longer than me so i have been told to use his VA loan.Response by PFC Carol Cleaver-Hesser made May 20 at 2020 3:09 PM2020-05-20T15:09:44-04:002020-05-20T15:09:44-04:00Chris Volberding5914930<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a caregiver for my Husband Larry Volberding.<br />Do we caregivers receive and benefits as caregivers?<br /><br />Being a caregiver for Larry is allot of work.Response by Chris Volberding made May 20 at 2020 3:14 PM2020-05-20T15:14:56-04:002020-05-20T15:14:56-04:00SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member5915018<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are there housing benefits/resources for survivor spouses if they were to lose their home?Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 3:25 PM2020-05-20T15:25:43-04:002020-05-20T15:25:43-04:00SFC Martha Elena Zapata Paredes5915022<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Buenas tardes, deseo saber si ustedes me ayudan a localizar a mi esposo desde febrero no se nada de él, no se si le pasó algo o me abandono aquí en Colombia, agradezco su colaboración o informándome a que área me debo comunicar para que me brinden apoyo. GraciasResponse by SFC Martha Elena Zapata Paredes made May 20 at 2020 3:26 PM2020-05-20T15:26:40-04:002020-05-20T15:26:40-04:00LTG Michael Linnington5915258<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you to everyone participating in today's virtual forum, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs and RallyPoint for co-hosting this event in recognition of upcoming Memorial Day activities nationwide. For anyone with questions that were not answered, please visit our web page, and/or our Resource Center (9 am to 9 pm daily, EST) at: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/wwp-resource-center">https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/wwp-resource-center</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by LTG Michael Linnington made May 20 at 2020 3:59 PM2020-05-20T15:59:04-04:002020-05-20T15:59:04-04:00SSgt Danny Devine5915271<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RallyPoint; Partners -- Veterans and Survivors … thanks for this opportunity and sharing information about VA … and enabling NCA to share info on this unusual Memorial Day.Response by SSgt Danny Devine made May 20 at 2020 4:00 PM2020-05-20T16:00:51-04:002020-05-20T16:00:51-04:00Amy Looney5915282<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for taking the time to participate in today's Survivors Together: Department of Veteran Affairs Memorial Day w/ Community Partners. We are honored to take part, alongside many other great advocates and organizations. If you have further questions on Travis Manion Foundation and our support to our survivors, veterans, and military community members, please visit our website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.travismanion.org/">https://www.travismanion.org/</a> <br /><br />Thank you! <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Amy Looney made May 20 at 2020 4:02 PM2020-05-20T16:02:32-04:002020-05-20T16:02:32-04:00Melissa Comeau5915287<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am deeply honored to be able to contribute to Surviving Together. Thank you to all the service members, veterans, families, caregivers and survivors for participating today. It is my hope that this Memorial Day will be observed in a way that is meaningful to each of you.Response by Melissa Comeau made May 20 at 2020 4:02 PM2020-05-20T16:02:51-04:002020-05-20T16:02:51-04:00BG Michael Meese5915305<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It was a great opportunity to participate in this forum. We will keep an eye on this site and continue to answer questions. <br /><br />If anyone wants additional information concerning AAFMAA and what we do to assist with the financial independence and security of the American military community, please check us out at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aafmaa.com">http://www.aafmaa.com</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by BG Michael Meese made May 20 at 2020 4:07 PM2020-05-20T16:07:03-04:002020-05-20T16:07:03-04:00Maj Bonnie Carroll5915354<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We are so grateful to RallyPoint, the VA, and all organizations representing the care and programs for all military survivors. Please know TAPS is here 24/7 to provide comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. We honor our military service members by caring for all those they loved and left behind. Your TAPS family is here for you at 800.959.TAPS(8277) or TAPS.org. With gratitude and hope, Bonnie Carroll<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.taps.org/">https://www.taps.org/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Maj Bonnie Carroll made May 20 at 2020 4:15 PM2020-05-20T16:15:33-04:002020-05-20T16:15:33-04:00Andi Martinez5915359<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for joining us today! If you have additional questions about VA health and benefits, please call the White House VA Hotline and talk to a live agent [login to see] . We will be checking this page until May 26th to respond to any other questions. Thank you so much.Response by Andi Martinez made May 20 at 2020 4:16 PM2020-05-20T16:16:10-04:002020-05-20T16:16:10-04:00Andi Martinez5915390<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are in crisis and need to speak to someone immediately, please call the VA's Veterans Crisis Line [login to see] (Press 1) or send text to 838255Response by Andi Martinez made May 20 at 2020 4:19 PM2020-05-20T16:19:30-04:002020-05-20T16:19:30-04:00Andi Martinez5915399<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To receive weekly information on veteran and community resources please subscribe to #vetresources newsletter. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.va.gov/vetresources/">https://www.va.gov/vetresources/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Andi Martinez made May 20 at 2020 4:21 PM2020-05-20T16:21:15-04:002020-05-20T16:21:15-04:00Andi Martinez5915468<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Download the VA's Quick Start Guide to Survivor Benefits found at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/">http://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Andi Martinez made May 20 at 2020 4:35 PM2020-05-20T16:35:29-04:002020-05-20T16:35:29-04:00RDML Ann Duff5915580<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you so much for inviting us to participate in this event -- it was a fabulous opportunity to share information and get the word out to the many veterans and survivors who do not know about all of the great services, benefits and opportunities that are available. On this upcoming Memorial Day, please remember those who gave their lives while in service to this great nation of ours -- it is for them the day is dedicated because it is to them we owe everything.Response by RDML Ann Duff made May 20 at 2020 4:59 PM2020-05-20T16:59:30-04:002020-05-20T16:59:30-04:00SSG Mary McIntosh-McClinnahan5915744<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>HELLO WHILE I WAS IN THE ARMY RESERVE MY HUSBAND DIED AND KNOW ONE TOLD ME HOW TO GET THE INSURANCE, IS IT TO LATE TO GET IT NOW THAT I AM RETIRED OUT? AND I WAS THE MILITARY PERSON!Response by SSG Mary McIntosh-McClinnahan made May 20 at 2020 6:00 PM2020-05-20T18:00:12-04:002020-05-20T18:00:12-04:00LCpl Michael Yust5915748<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am plagued by agent orangeResponse by LCpl Michael Yust made May 20 at 2020 6:02 PM2020-05-20T18:02:01-04:002020-05-20T18:02:01-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5916020<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m a retired and 100% disable, my wife is my care giver. My question is if I pass would she receive any of the VA benefits that I was receiving? And if yes how does she apply and what those benefits would be?... thank you for your response.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 7:38 PM2020-05-20T19:38:19-04:002020-05-20T19:38:19-04:00Audrey Krones5916734<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I contacted the office. I sent in all paperwork required. I was told they had a year to review and make a decision. I was also told not to expect a benefit as my husband passed from Alzheimer's a non service related ilness. He was WWII, DAV, rated 90% and paid at 100%.Response by Audrey Krones made May 20 at 2020 11:36 PM2020-05-20T23:36:45-04:002020-05-20T23:36:45-04:00LCpl Stoney Mary Ann Burke5917742<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>im a 100% disabled and married when I die what will my wife getResponse by LCpl Stoney Mary Ann Burke made May 21 at 2020 8:13 AM2020-05-21T08:13:32-04:002020-05-21T08:13:32-04:00SGT Eunice Cherry5917798<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks, God BlessingsResponse by SGT Eunice Cherry made May 21 at 2020 8:29 AM2020-05-21T08:29:39-04:002020-05-21T08:29:39-04:00SPC Justine Richards5923833<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to know why I was turned down for my husband's benefits?! He passed away 1 February 2018Response by SPC Justine Richards made May 22 at 2020 5:35 PM2020-05-22T17:35:58-04:002020-05-22T17:35:58-04:00SPC Perry Gresham5924043<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-463193"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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