topic Re: Spouse of a veteran in Retirement tax questions

Spouse of a veteran

Sedutra — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:52:16 GMT

If my veteran spouse passes do I have any benefits? Other than military health benefits? My spouse did not take the option of giving part of his retirement. Do I have any other benefits available to me?

Re: Spouse of a veteran

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:18:01 GMT

Maybe----is/was your spouse a war veteran? There is a survivor benefit for spouses of war veterans who have serious health issues. It is called Aid and Attendance.

https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/

Information about survivor benefits for members of the military:

https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/

Re: Spouse of a veteran

Sedutra — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:20:45 GMT

No he didn't have injuries. So I have no spouse benefits?

Re: Spouse of a veteran

EleanoreS — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:20:46 GMT

If your veteran spouse passes, there are a number of benefits you may be entitled to. Some examples are disability income, education and training.

Here is a link to the VA’s website that has a lot of great information regarding VA benefits for spouses, dependents and survivors.

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Re: Spouse of a veteran

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:27:14 GMT

@Sedutra

"No, he didn't's have injuries."

Being injured is not a requirement for some of the veteran benefits. Click the links that were provided to you and read about some of the benefits that could be available to your spouse who is a veteran or to you as a surviving spouse.

Re: Spouse of a veteran

Sedutra — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:41:57 GMT

I am the one that has issues. PTSD, nightmares, seizures, physical issues...which is why I am going through disability claims. However I am not the veteran but the spouse.

Re: Spouse of a veteran

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:46:40 GMT

We understand that you are the spouse. Again....there are VA benefits available to certain surviving spouses of veterans.

Re: Spouse of a veteran

EleanoreS — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:48:16 GMT

I am sorry you are facing these difficult issues. The VA does appear to provide benefits for spouses even if the Veteran is still alive. I would suggest reaching out to a Veteran's Benefits Center to make an appointment to review what options are available to you. I wish you the best and hope that they are able to provide you with assistance.

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Re: Spouse of a veteran

Sedutra — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:54:20 GMT

Can I access this information once I close out of this forum?

Re: Spouse of a veteran

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:00:35 GMT

You could click on those links even while you are still in the forum, and bookmark the links to get to them again later. But if you ever want to return to your questions and the replies, you can click on your own username to bring up a screen that shows all of your questions and the replies you received.

Re: Spouse of a veteran

EleanoreS — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:00:40 GMT

Everyone’s answers will stay in this thread along with your questions. You can access the links at any time. Alternatively, you can click on the links now and save them as bookmarks on your computer or mobile device.

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