Posted on May 12, 2022
If a 100 percent vet passes away does the surviving spouse receive compensation?
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I understand that is the vet dies from a service connected illness the spouse receives compensation. But in the case the vet from an unrelated cancer or in a car accident what happens?
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Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability
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It all depends on the details and specifics. The surviving spouse needs to contact the VA to verify what they are eligible for. https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers | Veterans Affairs
As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training. As the survivor of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for added benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. If you’re caring for a Veteran, you may also be eligible for support to help you better care for the Veteran—and for...
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Alice San
I had read that already. It is co fusing, from my understanding we are not eligible. He was medically discharged 2 and half years ago, and he now receives 100 percent disability pay
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MAJ (Join to see)
Alice San - If you do not understand the wording on the website, call the VA and talk to someone. They will answer your questions or point you in the right direction.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
MAJ (Join to see) - Or speak to a VSO. It would be smart to submit an Intent of File, that way if it takes a while, they will backpay to the date it was filed.
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General, Yes if the cause of death is related to the service connected disability, if the service member was 100 percent for 10yrs. or longer the survivor benefit remains the same as what the veteran was receiving
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Alice San
Yes... but my husband's greatest disability percentages comes from back injuries, ptsd, and knees injuries. I doubt anyone can die because of back or knee pain
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SFC C Bradshaw
Alice San
In my parents case my father died from a stroke, he was 100% due to back injury and chronic pain, because he was rated at 100% for over 10 yrs. my receives the same amount as a survivor benefit. Each case is different the time line is what secured my mom’s payment… hope this helps
In my parents case my father died from a stroke, he was 100% due to back injury and chronic pain, because he was rated at 100% for over 10 yrs. my receives the same amount as a survivor benefit. Each case is different the time line is what secured my mom’s payment… hope this helps
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AA (Join to see)
RE : "...if the service member was 100 percent for 10yrs. or longer the survivor benefit remains the same as what the veteran was receiving ". I have a friend, 100% service connected disabled. Are you saying that after 10 years of marriage and his death, his wife will get his FULL disability pay? I can find no such thing on the VA website
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