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Why can't I receive benefits from the VA since my decreased husband was receiving 30% benefits and was waiting on increase before he passed away I am looking for help
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Posted 2 y ago
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Marlene, to answer the question in the back of your mind about "what happens to the claim since he passed away", let me direct you to a website* that should have answers to your questions. Bottom line: the claim should continue until a determination is made, but might need you to keep checking on it to make sure it continues.
As for resources and such, the DAV has a good laydown* of what benefits are available to the family of deceased veterans. While 'benefits' is often thought of as "a payment from the VA", there are many other ones that you may be eligible for though the VA (if you're not eligible for TRICARE health insurance then you may be eligible for CHAMPVA health insurance though the VA, possible educational/training benefits, etc).
Because your husband was rated at 30%, a lot will depend on "HOW" he passed away. If his service connected injury/illness was responsible, or at least contributed to, his passing, then there are benefits you should have received (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), increased etc). Others you should receive regardless of the reasons for his death.
As SGT Charlie Lee said, contact a Veteran's Service Organization (VSO) for assistance. There are many VSOs that can help.
- The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - https://www.dav.org/veterans/find-your-local-office/
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - https://www.vfw.org/service-officers
- The American Legion - https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer
I'm very familiar with the DAV and can recommend them, but all VSOs have to go though training and regardless of the organization should be able to help you.
There are also State Veteran Affairs offices that can assist you - these will also be very knowledgeable about any state benefits you may be eligible for as a surviving spouse (go to https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/) to find links for your state.
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* Claimant dies before a VA decision is made: https://veteransaidbenefit.org/what-if-a-claimant-dies-before-a-va-compensation-decision-is-made.htm
* DAV laydown of VA benefits for survivors: https://www.dav.org/veterans/resources/veteran-survivor-benefits/
As for resources and such, the DAV has a good laydown* of what benefits are available to the family of deceased veterans. While 'benefits' is often thought of as "a payment from the VA", there are many other ones that you may be eligible for though the VA (if you're not eligible for TRICARE health insurance then you may be eligible for CHAMPVA health insurance though the VA, possible educational/training benefits, etc).
Because your husband was rated at 30%, a lot will depend on "HOW" he passed away. If his service connected injury/illness was responsible, or at least contributed to, his passing, then there are benefits you should have received (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), increased etc). Others you should receive regardless of the reasons for his death.
As SGT Charlie Lee said, contact a Veteran's Service Organization (VSO) for assistance. There are many VSOs that can help.
- The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - https://www.dav.org/veterans/find-your-local-office/
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - https://www.vfw.org/service-officers
- The American Legion - https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer
I'm very familiar with the DAV and can recommend them, but all VSOs have to go though training and regardless of the organization should be able to help you.
There are also State Veteran Affairs offices that can assist you - these will also be very knowledgeable about any state benefits you may be eligible for as a surviving spouse (go to https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/) to find links for your state.
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* Claimant dies before a VA decision is made: https://veteransaidbenefit.org/what-if-a-claimant-dies-before-a-va-compensation-decision-is-made.htm
* DAV laydown of VA benefits for survivors: https://www.dav.org/veterans/resources/veteran-survivor-benefits/
DAV Local Offices - Veterans Service Officers - NSOs - DAV.org
All services provided by DAV NSOs are free of charge. Your Local DAV National Service Officer (NSO) will help you file a claim. - DAV.org
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