Am I able to take on a sick brother as a dependent?

2019-04-09T09:37:48-04:00

I have an adult brother with an illness which hinders his ability to work along with other things. Am I able to take him on as a dependent? If so, what do I need to do for that?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 10:10 AM

2019-04-09T10:10:34-04:00

Contact your Personnel and/or Finance office. You could also start here with this link

https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/SecondaryDependency/secondarydependency_Army.html

secondarydependency_Army.html

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 9 at 2019 10:49 AM

2019-04-09T10:49:36-04:00

Go to the DEERS section and tell them your intentions. They will give you an application. It is a relatively easy process.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 7:57 PM

2019-04-09T19:57:39-04:00

You would need to contact the DEERS office. Also you have to be providing over 50% assistance to your brother and must be able to prove it. Use the link that was provided by SSG Livingston. Good luck to you...