shipbuilder Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 My brother served in the US ARMY from 1958-1962 and was honorably discharged serving his full enlistment. He served overseas in GERMANY from fall 1961- spring 1962. He died today in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS at 72 years old. Does anyone know what kind of death and burial benefits his family are entitled to ? Any information would be most help full . gusord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jfarr22384 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Full burial benefits including headstone marker with service dates. Contact your local reserve unit and they will guide you through the process. Wish you and your family wellness during this period of sadness Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Notorious Kelly Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 My condolences, Guford. We are grateful for your brother's service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Berta Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If he had a spouse she could possibly be eligible for DIC. We have the full gamit of DIC info and the criteria for DIC benefits in our DIC forum here. I am so sorry to learn of this loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 shipbuilder Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 What is DIC for survivors of veterans ? shipbuilder gusord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Berta Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 In addition to the link I posted above, this is the basic criteria from the VA web site. http://benefits.va.gov/compensation/types-dependency_and_indemnity.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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My brother served in the US ARMY from 1958-1962 and was honorably discharged serving his full enlistment. He served
overseas in GERMANY from fall 1961- spring 1962. He died today in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS at 72 years old.
Does anyone know what kind of death and burial benefits his family are entitled to ? Any information would be most
help full .
gusord
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