If a 100 percent vet passes away does the surviving spouse receive compensation?

2022-05-12T08:30:10-04:00

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?

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made May 12 at 2022 9:13 AM

2022-05-12T09:13:39-04:00

Alice San Good question. I'm not sure I have the correct answer so I will let someone else who is sure give you the details.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 12 at 2022 9:34 AM

2022-05-12T09:34:44-04:00

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/

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Response by SFC C Bradshaw made May 13 at 2022 11:07 AM

2022-05-13T11:07:41-04:00

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