Are there veterans benefits available for senior veterans?

Answer 1

My husband is a Army Veteran and I am not eligible for any benefits because I am not a Veteran. We live in Texas.

If you are married to the veteran when he passes, you can collect spousal pay. It comes out of the Veterans check each month. But if you can prove that his death was war related, you can put in a claim. For example, exposure to Agent Orange, If the Veteran had been in Vietnam, and had prostate cancer, or Parkinson's disease. If you win your claim, you will receive his military check. When this happens, you qualify for a lot of the benefits as if you are the Veteran. You qualify for housing loans, If you are disabled, and need assistance in everyday living, you can put in a claim for Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent need for Regular Aid. One more thing, they will have to back pay you starting the month after his death.

Answer 2

No. Veterans benefits only transfer to a spouse or child if the veteran dies from a service connected condition and the children are under 18 y.o. they are then entitled to a deceased veterans income pay.

Answer 3

Not that I can find or know of. Veteran's benefits are only granted to veterans except in rare circumstances. However, if you spouse dies on active duty your benefits are different. Essentially spouses are entitled to nothing because the school of thought are that they didn't make any sacrifices or serve this country (even if thats not true)

Answer 4

NO. Deceased means dead, so a deceased spouse would not get any benefits.

Answer 5

If you are a veteran, age has nothing to do with the availability of benefits.

Answer 6

Usually yes. You would have to contact your Veterans Representative for the area/county no matter what.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

I want to know what rights a 10 plus years ex spouse has as far Veteran pension and Social security? Thanks!

Answer 9

Also incorrect!!!