A surviving spouse of a veteran may be entitled to a tax-free monetary benefit upon the veterans death.
Eligibility
The Veteran
- The service member died on Active Duty OR;
- The veteran died of a service-connected illness or injury OR;
- The veteran was totally disabled (P&T) for at least 10 years before death
The Surviving Spouse
- The spouse was married to the veteran for at least 1 year
- The spouse lived with the veteran without a break until their death OR;
- The spouse remarried on or after December 16, 2003, and you were 57 years or older
Benefit
If the surviving spouse qualifies, they may receive a tax-free benefit per month and may also receive other benefits as well
The current monthly benefit for 2024 is $1,612.75
*Please contact our office to assist you with these benefits