Survivor Benefits and the PACT Act A few years ago I was talking to a Veteran who had made an emergency landing at U-Tapao Airbase in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He had evidence of being at the Airbase, but…
One of the questions we have received in email on many occasions is what a veteran’s wife would be eligible for when the veteran passes away. The simple and unhelpful answer is ‘it depends’. Today we will break down the…
VA Accrued Benefits refer to the funds that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) owes to a beneficiary at the time of his or her death. These benefits come from certain VA programs, including compensation, pension, and educational assistance,…
Veteran benefits do not begin and end with VA disability compensation. That is the one everyone thinks about, but if a Veteran is already receiving disability compensation there are other benefits they may be eligible to receive. Some of these…
A dependent, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), refers to individuals who are eligible to receive benefits based on their relationship with a qualified veteran. The VA recognizes various categories of dependents, each with its own set of…
Service officers are often asked if Spouses of 100% disabled Veterans are eligible for any benefits after the Veteran’s death. There is the (erroneous) idea that the Veterans disability benefits transfer to the spouse, but this is not the case….
Losing a loved one who valiantly served our country leaves a void that no words can fill. But amidst the grief, it’s crucial to know that the spouse of a deceased veteran may be eligible for VA benefits. In the…
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a monthly monetary benefit from the VA for survivors of Veterans under certain circumstances. The DIC is a set amount, with the amount dependent on certain circumstances. VA Disability Does Not Transfer to the…
Do FAFSA and the GI Bill work together? What is FAFSA? Do I need to file a FAFSA in order to get my GI Bill? These are just some of the questions we hear regarding Veterans using the GI Bill….
In addition to the GI Bill, the VA provides education benefits for qualifying dependents and survivors of Veterans through Chapter 35 benefits. These benefits are in the form of the Fry Scholarship and Dependents Education Assistance. The two benefits are…
