WHEN A RETIRED/DISABLED

VETERAN PASSES, DOES THE

SPOUSE/DEPENDENTS RECEIVE

BENEFITS???????

What is the difference between widow

benefits and survivor benefits?

While spousal benefits are capped at 50 percent of

the worker’s benefit, survivor benefits are set at

a full 100 percent of the deceased worker’s benefit.

Can a widow receive Social Security and

VA benefits?

SSDI and VA disability compensations are

not affected by each other, so you

may be eligible to receive both. However, you

must apply for them separately.

It may be possible to also qualify for SSI,

depending on income.

When a retired Veteran dies does the spouse

receive benefits?

Military retired pay stops upon the death of

the retiree. The Survivor Benefit

Plan allows a retiree to ensure, after

death, a continuous lifetime annuity for

their dependents. The annuity, based on a

percentage of retired pay, pays eligible

survivors an inflation-adjusted monthly

income.

What benefits do 100 disabled veterans get

as a spouse?

Spouses of disabled Veterans are eligible for

health care benefits through the Civilian

Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA). This

program also allows for reimbursement of

certain costs, such as prescription

medications, medical equipment, nursing

care, and more, as long as the Veteran and

their spouse remain married.

How much is a VA widow’s pension?

The basic monthly rate of DIC is $1,340 for an

eligible surviving spouse. The rate is

increased for each dependent child, and also

if the surviving spouse is housebound or

in need of aid and attendance. VA also adds a

transitional benefit of $332 to the surviving

spouse’s monthly DIC if there are children

under age 18.

How long does a widow receive VA benefits?

If the VA rated the Veteran permanently and

disabled with an effective date of three

years from discharge, or if the Service

member died on active duty, a spouse will be

eligible for benefits for 20 years from the

effective date of the rating or date of

death.

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.

Can a widow receive Social Security and VA

benefits?

SSDI and VA disability compensations are not

affected by each other, so you may be

eligible to receive both. However, you must

apply for them separately. It may be

possible to also qualify for SSI, depending on

income and resources.

How much does a military widow get?

If you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran,

your monthly rate would start at $1,612.75.

Then for each additional benefit you qualify

for, you would add the amounts from the

Added Amounts table.

How much does a military widow get?

If you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran,

your monthly rate would start at $1,612.75.

Do veteran widows get money?

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.

Does a widow get her husband’s VA disability?

Unfortunately, your spouse cannot receive your VA

disability compensation after you die. However,

they may get a monthly allowance if they qualify for

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

If you lived in government housing, VA might also

allow them to stay in residence for

up to a year.

Can I add my wife to my VA health benefits?

You can quickly and efficiently add your spouse or

child to your compensation award by

following an easy, step-by-step process on

www.ebenefits.va.gov. Filing online using

eBenefits gives you a faster, and in some cases, a

same-day response. That means your

payments can.

What is the most approved VA disability?

Here Are The Top Ten Most Commonly Approved VA

Claims:

Tinnitus.

Hearing Loss.

Limitation of Flexion, Knee.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain (Back Pain)

Scars, General.

Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve

Limitation of Range of Motion of the Ankle.