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My brother lost everything in hurricane Ike. I supported him. He committed suicide a year later.
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No you are not eligible for any Social Security benefits due to the death of your brother.
See Social Security Publication No. 05-10084 - https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf
When you die, certain members of your family may be
eligible for survivors benefits. These include widows,
widowers (and divorced widows and widowers), children,
and dependent parents.
No you are not eligible for any Social Security benefits due to the death of your brother.
See Social Security Publication No. 05-10084 - https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf
When you die, certain members of your family may be
eligible for survivors benefits. These include widows,
widowers (and divorced widows and widowers), children,
and dependent parents.
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