When a veteran dies, any benefit that was being received by the veteran from the VA is terminated. Any checks received from the VA or Social Security Administration after death should be returned. If checks are direct deposited to a bank, the bank should be notified to return the check. The survivors will be issued a new check that covers the last month of the veteran's life, but the check will be prorated to reflect the date of death in the month.
When a veteran dies the spouse and family may be entitled to certain benefits. To receive survivor benefits the spouse or other dependents must apply for benefits. The following looks at some of these possibilities.
Remember: To receive survivor benefits, the spouse must apply.
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