V.A. Death Pension

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over 6 years, said...

My ex- is deceased. He was in the Vietnam war. can I apply for death compensation? I am disabled and low income?


about 7 years, said...

We should be able to reply to others that need to know information on this page! Thank you! SurvivorSpouse101


about 7 years, said...

a fellow commenter Write again! If your husband was in the Military during war time and/or if he died due to an illness or mental illness (suicide) that made him disabled through the VA he can be awarded a Service Connected Death, that will give you benefit known as D.I.C. There is a time limit on applying (not sure how long) so make sure to send everything with a postal receipt and keep copies of everything dated! Must start using postal return receipt request requiring a signature!!!!! Call and Call if you get no response but you can fill out applications for Service Connected Death online at VA.gov Please Do Not Wait! Hope you get this!


about 7 years, said...

NETTYLV from 4 years ago and no one helped her???? Please if anyone can get in touch with her go to the Code of Federal Regulations 38 CFR 3.54 If her husband died of a service connected death before 15 years of honorable discharge it does NOT matter the length of her marriage this Code of Regulations overrides this horrific law of a 1 year marriage! It is not fair they apply the length of a marriage at all to any benefits! When a person marries another the very minute they say I DO they assume responsibility for all their debts! How is the Law holds them responsible for debts but does not allow benefits! It is wrong and unjust! Many live together as husband and wife in other type of marriages such a religious practice known as handfasting and this is also a "ceremonial wedding" and should be also accepted as marriage. Under exceptions to the rules a ceremonial wedding is acknowledged but not this one? A Common Law wife is only accepted in some states but not all when its a Federal Benefit? That too makes no sense. If anywhere in the states have a common law on marriage it should be recognized as a marriage no matter what state you live in, if its Federal Benefit. Federal Workers Benefits will not recognize Code of Federal Regulations and those are the Laws they only recognize the Federal Registry that is NOT a Law yet??? Whoever thought of this???? Again this is unjust! The Code of Federal Regulations MUST start being acknowledged and overrides any Federal Registry period! We NEED a Senator to please look into these Federal and Government Laws that purposely remove a surviving spouse from benefits! One says yes the other says no... they need to enforce the Code of Federal Regulations and this Federal Registry is just a bunch of pre-changeable text not laws!!!!


almost 8 years, said...

why its so hard to get your husdand pension /he was a world war two vet / purple heart / 4 star..


almost 8 years, said...

Need to know what to tell my wife of 64 years if and when I die! I am in assisted living and she is in a retirement home! I am currently 85 and she is currently 84!


almost 8 years, said...

Why is the Death Pension so much lower than the Federal Poverty Guideline? The surviving spouse (usually the woman) dedicate so much to the family while the military spouse is serving and should be compensated at the very least better than what they end up receiving, if at all. My father-in-law passed away and now my mother-in-law is thinking of getting a job at 75 yrs old, if not live with just the social security benefit which is close to nothing. I just don't understand!


almost 8 years, said...

My husband passed away 8 years ago and I am not aware for applying death pension after he died. Am I still eligible for a death pension even if it is 8 years ago now? I already wrote VA regional office but I did not receive any response.


about 8 years, said...

My grandfather passed away he committed suicide i don't want to post are names but i would like to know if he will be honoured with a military death were my grandmother gets a flag and taps is played please any help will do if it helps he was in Vietnam and I was in Iraq


about 9 years, said...

husband was in the military was an mp guarded prisoners in operation desert storm he passed away a couple of months ago from a terminal brain tumor at the age of 52 have no income comming in he had a wonderful job at ups so didnot need to work i am 40 would i qualify for his pension??


almost 11 years, said...

I am 48. My dad serve in the Korea war and died in 1997. He is buried I. The riverside national cemetery. I am collecting some disability money it it ishary enough to live. Is there Any way I would been titled to any money form my dada ringing thewr when he died it was about 2 weeks before he recurve his fidgeting chi which was sad. He was mentally i. He died a d ever vot help cor bis long standing mentL illness elp so he lost everything I life. He lived. Sunland and tujunga I. Hi adult life


almost 11 years, said...

very helpfull


about 11 years, said...

Thank you so much for the prayer. If you would, please say a prayer for mother also. Thank you in advance.


about 11 years, said...

The eligibility details and the specifics of the VA death pension limits.


about 11 years, said...

I WAS JUST INFORMED BY LETTER THAT I HAVE BEEN DENIED SURVIVOR BENEFITS FOR MY HUSBAND, BECAUSE I WAS MARRIED LESS THAN A YEAR B4 HIS DEATH. WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING!? I WAS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSE FOR 4 YEARS B4 WE MARRIED AND TOOK CARE OF HIM DURING HIS ILLNESS.IM IN NEVADA A COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE. WOULDNT THAT MEAN COMMONLAW SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?


over 11 years, said...

I am a disabled vet and I am alarmed by the number of active duty service members who are committing suicide. I started www.SharedSorrows.com to help people after the loss of a loved one. A good friend even helped me put together a thought of the day for 365 days after a loss. It is called CaringThought and it is free so if you know of someone who needs some encouragement after a loss by suicide, please tell them about us.


over 11 years, said...

Not understanding why Death Pension linit is so low when Cost of Living is so much higher.


almost 12 years, said...

Just want to ask If I can get the VA death pension since my father passed away already, and I'm 22 years of age, I can't support myself now because I don't have work now?


about 12 years, said...

If my husband draws 100% Permanent Service Connected Disability from the VA, If he dies will I draw any of that monies and how much? My income is $800 a month in Social Security Disability for my own medical problems. Thanks


almost 13 years, said...

Hi william, Thank you very much for your question. If you'd like, you can post your comment in our Ask & Answer section located here: (http://www.caring.com/ask). Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


almost 13 years, said...

My moms ex husband died and she receives a death pension and she wants to know if she can receive food stamps while receiving this pension?


almost 13 years, said...

Hi BellsnavyLi, Thanks for your question. If you'd like, you can post your comment in our Ask & Answer section located here: (http://www.caring.com/ask). Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


almost 13 years, said...

I would also like to know if I didn't marry but my ex - husband married, can I receive his benifits ? His children are only by me, are adults.


over 13 years, said...

Assisted Living communities in Kentucky provide no health services, other than initial first aid as needed. They only provide aid for activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting, and eating.


over 13 years, said...

Thanks for sharing the information. VA benefits helpful for a low income Veteran, their dependents, surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased Veteran,Uniformed service member and Present or former reservist or National Guard members. More about veteran benefits can be read at http://www1.va.gov/opa/newtova.asp


over 13 years, said...

My Dad has just recently passed away. (Died of Pnemonia/due to complications having to do with his Senior Dementia.) I have sent the form; Application For Accrued Amounts Due A Deceased Beneficiary. How long do I wait before VA notifies me on whether or not I'll receive a claim? Plus they told me at the VA that my Dad stop paying his pension in 1993 (Korean War Vet) so that means that as his benificary I don't collect on his pension because it no longer exist. Is that true? Also exactly how much will I be getting if my claim goes thur. I hate to be morbid but I'm of low-income and I don't think my Dad would have liked me to strave and/or become homeless.


over 13 years, said...

The amount of the pension depends on the veteran's income and can be as much as $930 per month for a single veteran or $1,220 for a couple, but it's usually much less. Veterans who are more seriously disabled may also qualify for additional amounts called Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits. A veteran cannot receive a V.A. pension if he or she is also receiving V.A. compensation for a service-connected disability. A veteran can apply for both, however, and the V.A. will pay whichever benefit is higher. If you're caring for a veteran, it's good to know that numerous veterans benefits programs from the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) can provide financial support to a veteran, his or her spouse, and survivors. Even if he hasn't claimed veterans benefits before, his age, physical condition, or low income may now qualify him for financial help. By assisting him in the application process, you may be able to help improve his quality of life or benefit his survivors. Tags:- Payday Instant Loans | Paydayuk