How long do you have to be married to a Veteran?

How long do you have to be married to a Veteran?

The VA requires that a surviving spouse must have been married to a veteran for at least one year before the veteran’s death in order to qualify for DIC benefits.

What years are considered Vietnam era Veteran?

In association with (A) above, the Commemoration uses the term “Vietnam veteran” to describe those who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of duty location.

Do I get my husband’s VA benefits if he dies?

No, a veteran’s disability compensation payments are not continued for a surviving spouse after death. However, survivors may be entitled to a different type of benefit called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

Does the wife of a Veteran get benefits?

As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training. If you’re caring for a Veteran, you may also be eligible for support to help you better care for the Veteran—and for yourself.

Do ex wife of veterans get benefits?

Federal law is very clear that VA disability benefits are not a marital asset. That legal guidance is found in the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), which exempts VA disability benefits from being considered marital property.

What is the difference between a Vietnam veteran and a Vietnam era veteran?

Vietnam era veterans are those who served during the time of the Vietnam war but didn’t set foot in the country of Vietnam. The Vietnam vet is one who was assigned within the combat zone of the country and it’s surrounding waters. I’m a Vietnam era vet.

Are you a Vietnam veteran if never deployed?

However, the more common usage distinguishes between those who served “in country” and those who did not serve in Vietnam by referring to the “in country” veterans as “Vietnam veterans” and the others as “Vietnam-era veterans”. The U.S. government officially refers to all as “Vietnam-era veterans”.

What are widows of veterans entitled to?

Survivors of veterans who served during wartime can apply to receive a tax-free pension, known as a Survivors Pension or Death Pension. The pension provides a monthly payment to surviving spouses with modest incomes who have not remarried.

How much does a widow get from VA?

How Much Does VA Pay? The basic monthly rate of DIC is $1,340 for an eligible surviving spouse. The rate is increased for each dependent child, and also if the surviving spouse is housebound or in need of aid and attendance.

What happens to my VA disability when I turn 65?

Even after veterans reach full retirement age, VA’s disability payments continue at the same level. By contrast, the income that people receive after they retire (from Social Security or private pensions) usually is less than their earnings from wages and salary before retirement.

Who are the surviving spouses of Vietnam Veterans?

A Survivors Pension, also referred to as a Death Pension, is a benefit paid to low-income surviving spouses of wartime veterans who never remarried. Survivors Pensions are also paid to the unmarried children of a deceased veteran.

How long was a Vietnam veteran on active duty?

served on active duty anywhere in the world for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge.

What do you call someone who served in Vietnam?

Vietnam veteran. However, the more common usage distinguishes between those who served “in country” and those who did not serve in Vietnam by referring to the “in country” veterans as “Vietnam veterans” and the others as “Vietnam-era veterans”. The U.S. government officially refers to all as “Vietnam-era veterans”.

Is it true that I was not a Vietnam veteran?

Recently an individual stated to me that I am not a Vietnam Veteran because I was never in country in Vietnam. This was very offensive to me. I have always considered my self a Vietnam veteran. I served with the 3BN11thREG1stMARDIV from 1970 to 1971.