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Spouse of a veteran

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
June 26, 2024
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If my veteran spouse passes do I have any benefits? Other than military health benefits? My spouse did not take the option of giving part of his retirement. Do I have any other benefits available to me?

Ask the Experts - Retirement II - June 2024

Employee

Maybe----is/was your spouse a war veteran? There is a survivor benefit for spouses of war veterans who have serious health issues. It is called Aid and Attendance.

https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/

Information about survivor benefits for members of the military:

https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/

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No he didn't have injuries. So I have no spouse benefits?

Employee

"No, he didn't's have injuries."

Being injured is not a requirement for some of the veteran benefits. Click the links that were provided to you and read about some of the benefits that could be available to your spouse who is a veteran or to you as a surviving spouse.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

If your veteran spouse passes, there are a number of benefits you may be entitled to. Some examples are disability income, education and training.

Here is a link to the VA’s website that has a lot of great information regarding VA benefits for spouses, dependents and survivors.

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