Posted on May 21, 2020
I'm 100% disabled, unemployable, agent orange contact. How can I find out what my wife will be eligible for after my death?
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You will need to get in contact with the VA and inquire. Only they can provide you with a proper answer.
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Did you sign up for survivor benefits- that can guarantee 50% of your retirement pay to her.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
MAJ Ken Landgren No, SBP is an annuity that pays (up to) 55% of retired pay to the survivors of a retiree on a monthly basis. You pay in for (I believe) 30 years, but the benefit is fully guaranteed from day 1 (meaning if you die BEFORE those 30 years, it still pays at full amount). It pays until beneficiary dies (spouse) or ages out (children).
You MAY be thinking of death gratuity, but that only applies to AD deaths.
You MAY be thinking of death gratuity, but that only applies to AD deaths.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
SFC Casey O'Mally I think it also stops paying out if spouse re-marrries, but not 100% sure.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I have SBP for my dead ex. I need to fix that. Upon my death what will happen to my VA and SSDI funds in regards for the wife?
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As part of your estate planning, you are doing the right thing by asking this question now. I recommend checking with the VA. They may be eligible for dependency indemnity compensation (DIC). They should be able to retain the same benefits as before (i.e. CHAMPVA, ID card, Chapter 35), but DIC payment rates are much lower than that of 100%. I went on base and visited the JAG office and had them take care of all my other legal paperwork such as living will, will, POA, etc...
https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation
https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation
About VA DIC for spouses, dependents, and parents | Veterans Affairs
Find out how to apply for VA Dependent and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). These VA benefits for spouses, children, and parents of Veterans and service members who died in the line of duty or from a service-related injury or illness give a tax-free monthly payment to eligible survivors.
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