Can spouse get veterans benefits

VA Benefits For Spouses, Survivors, And Dependents

Va.govNov 23, 2021 · 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 …

https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/ 

Veterans Benefits for Spouses | American Veterans Aid Blog

Americanveteransaid.comAug 21, 2020 · The spouse of a deceased veteran can get financial assistance and other types of help from the VA. Veterans benefits for spouses include: Survivors pension. Aid and Attendance long-term care benefit. TRICARE and CHAMPVA health care benefits. Special compensation if the veteran died while on active duty (DIC)

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VA Education Benefits For Survivors And Dependents

Va.govFind out if you’re eligible for VA education benefits for dependents and survivors (also called Chapter 35 benefits). If you’re a dependent spouse or child—or the surviving spouse or child—of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or …

https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/ 

2022 VA DIC Rates For Spouses And Dependents | …

Va.govReview 2022 VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) rates for the surviving spouses and dependent children of Veterans. These VA survivor benefits are tax exempt. This means you won’t have to pay any taxes on your compensation payments. These rates are effective December 1, 2021.

https://www.va.gov/disability/survivor-dic-rates/ 

CHAMPVA Benefits | Veterans Affairs

Va.govAre you the spouse or surviving spouse of—or a child of—a Veteran with disabilities or a Veteran who has died? If you don’t qualify for TRICARE (the Department of Defense’s health care program for active-duty and retired service members and their families), you may be able to get health insurance through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/family-caregiver-benefits/champva/ 

Surviving Spouse Benefits from the Department of …

Veteransaidbenefit.orgJan 18, 2022 · 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.

https://www.veteransaidbenefit.org/va_help_surviving_spouse.htm 

Contact Us | Veterans Affairs

Va.govOct 18, 2021 · You can call us at one of these phone numbers to ask questions about VA benefits and services. MyVA411 main information line. 800-698-2411 Hours: 24/7. Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY) 711 Hours: 24/7. VA benefits hotline. 800-827-1000 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. GI Bill hotline. 888-442-4551 …

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Applying for Benefits - Veterans Benefits Administration

Benefits.va.govJun 25, 2020 · Download and complete VA Form 26-1817, "Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility - Unmarried Surviving Spouses. You can also call 1-877-827-3702 and follow the prompts for "Eligibility" and we will send the form to you. Mail your completed application to the Regional Loan Center that serves your state.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/Applying.asp 

Veterans Benefits Administration Home

Benefits.va.govThe program seeks to connect with eligible Veterans after they leave the military to help them access benefits and services. VA has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans. Oct. 18, the GI Bill "Ask a Question" system

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