Need information for widow of Disabled Veteran receiving monthly compensation...

[Connie]

I am wondering if anyone knows how to obtain information of what a widow will receive upon the death of her husband. He is a 40% Disabled American Veteran. He received a monthly compensation. She has been told she will receive monthly compensation upon his death, but then was told it would depend on her income tax return to see if she qualifies. Does anyone know how this works or how to get the correct information?

She is younger than her husband and will loose his Social Security benefits when he passes and hopes not to also loose the Military Disablilty Benefit too.... I would love to give her some good news ;~)

Thanks for your assistance.......

[Zee]

As a starting point, this link might help. Also, you might suggest your client contact a local Veteran's Assistance Representative. Most cities and counties have someone in this position. They will meet with your client and help with the necessary paperwork.

http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/va-compensation-tables

[Connie]

I will check that

Thanks for the link. I will check that out. I hope I will be able to be of assistance here. I appreciate your help ;~)

[GIMoe]

Survivior Benefit Plan

I am wondering if anyone knows how to obtain information of what a widow will receive upon the death of her husband. He is a 40% Disabled American Veteran. He received a monthly compensation. She has been told she will receive monthly compensation upon his death, but then was told it would depend on her income tax return to see if she qualifies. Does anyone know how this works or how to get the correct information?

She is younger than her husband and will loose his Social Security benefits when he passes and hopes not to also loose the Military Disablilty Benefit too.... I would love to give her some good news ;~)

Thanks for your assistance.......

Here are a couple of links that deal directly with benefits paid to dependents:

http://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits/dependency-and-indemnity-compensation

http://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits/survivor-benefit-plan-explained

I agree that a local VA rep would be your/their best option to make sure they get all of their options explained.