Survivors and Dependents Benefits -- Death After Active Service
This web site is intended to provide benefits information for survivors and dependents of veterans who died after their term of active duty. We honor the opportunity to provide assistance to survivors and dependents of veterans who honorably served in our Nation's armed forces.
As you search our web site, you will find that VA offers a wide range of benefits for the surviving spouse, dependent children and dependent parents of deceased veterans and military servicemembers. We have included links to other federal agencies and organizations that offer related benefits and services to survivors and dependents. It is our sincere hope that you will find our web site of great value. Before you begin your research, here are some quick tips.
VA Benefits for Dependent Parents
The following table contains links to forms in the PDF format. Persons with certain disabilities may need to download an accessible reader to help with managing these forms
| BENEFIT DESCRIPTION | APPLICATION FORMS |
|---|---|
| Parents Dependency Indemnity Compensation | VA Form 21-535 |
| To Claim VA Life Insurance |
Separate Claim Forms are used for (SGLI/VGLI). For all others, click here. |
| Financial Counseling Available for SGLI/VGLI Beneficiaries |
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| Burial Benefits Next of Kin May Consider Upon the Death of the Veteran |
Separate Forms are Available Through the National Cemetery Administration Web Site |
| Burial Flags | VA Form 21-2008 |
Related Federal BenefitsCivil Service Preference Military Records and Medals Burial at Arlington National Cemetery Internal Revenue Service information | |
This information is taken directly from the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs website. I have posted this information to make it
easier for you to find and access it.
There are two other websites that you should also check out, as they have an extensive amount of information on filing claims, getting help with appeals, and general information for all veterans. There are many sites out there with excellent information for our veterans, however, I happen to know the owners of these two sites. I know they are working hard at helping our veterans by putting together vast amounts of information and links. So don't forget to check them out.
Snakecharmer's Site: Veterans Information
Wildgun's Site: 11 Cavalry C Troop
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