Remarriage by Surviving Spouse

Rule to allow remarried, divorced or widowed spouses to receive VA benefits, if they were going to allow it for one it should be allowed for all. The rule is: Must have been a surviving spouse of Veteran, Veteran died prior to January 1, 1971, Next marriage occurred after January 1, 1971, Marriage terminated prior…

VA Fiduciary Checklist: Things the VA may request from an Appointed Fiduciary

TPR-VA Fiduciary Checklist for an Initial Appointment The following list of documents and information will be required to be reviewed during the field examination that will be conducted in the near future. In order to assist with having a productive appointment and addressing all questions at the time of the field examination, please bring the…

Comparison Chart of DIC and Survivors Benefits

Comparison Chart of DIC and Survivors Benefits   DIC Survivors Pension Maximum Payment $1,375   $1,149   Maximum Payment determined by Disability percentage of deceased spouse Health rating and IVAP (Income for VA Purposes) Needs Based No   Yes   Asset Limits None   Yes   Income Limits None   Yes   Benefit Offset by…

New Address for VA Central Offices

New Address for Central Offices??? http://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp See following from the above site: Philadelphia VA Regional Office PO Box 8079 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Service Area: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine , Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia Milwaukee VA Pension Center…

VA Identifies Additional Beneficiaries in Need of Fiduciary Assistance

VA Identifies Additional Beneficiaries in Need of Fiduciary Assistance March 24, 2016, 03:04:00 PM VA Identifies Additional Beneficiaries in Need of Fiduciary Assistance New Technologies Aid VA in Identifying 14,000 Beneficiaries Delayed for Fiduciary Appointments Due to Claims Processing Errors             WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that an information technology…

What to Do When a Veteran or Spouse Passes Away: (One from a Couple or Single Claimant)

What to Do When a Veteran or Spouse Passes Away: (One from a Couple or Single Claimant) Although Social Security will notify the VA of the passing of a veteran or surviving spouse, it is always a good idea to notify the VA on form 21-4138.  This should be sent by the designated representative and…