Surviving spouses of veterans may qualify for benefits and not know it

The first VA financial assistance benefit a surviving spouse may be eligible for is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, ...
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VA education benefits by state: Tuition waivers for veterans, spouses, and dependents

・There are Federal and state education benefits available for veterans, spouses, and their families. ・Some state benefits stack on top of federal benefits, while others do not. ・Navigating federal and ...

Military survivor benefits are going up in 2027 — here's how much more spouses could receive

For veterans who died prior to Jan. 1, 1993, the payment is tied to their pay grade. Spouses get up to $3,894 in base compensation for 2026. The 3.6% COLA for 2027 moves that to $4,034 per month, and ...
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VA Benefits for Dependents: Types and Requirements

Support for a military family doesn’t end when service is complete, and neither do the benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a range of programs designed to help spouses, children ...
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What veterans’ spouses should know about possible benefits

Navigating the benefits the spouse of a veteran can receive after their partner passes can be challenging. Fitzpatrick Seraphin, a Veteran Service Manager for Hillsborough County Veteran Community ...