[Benefit wise...What happens when I die??]

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[Benefit wise...What happens when I die??]

Thanks for the info!!!  I need to give my wife a detailed plan should anything happen to me on what she needs to do.  Is there any process listed that would help??

[Benefit wise...What happens when I die??]

14 hours ago, jamescripps2 said:

No, upon your demise your wife will not receive your funds. Depending upon your circumstances, your wife may, or may not qualify for DIC payments as a sole surviving spouse.

If you die of service related causes, or if service related causes are listed on your death cirtificate as a contributing factor, she would qualify for DIC payments. Otherwise, if you are rated at 100% for ten years or more immediately preceding your demise, and have been married to the same surviving spouse for the same ten year period immediately preceding your death, she would qualify for $16,24.75 per month at the 2024 DIC pay rate.

If your wife first qualifies under the ten year rule, then, and only then, the vA will drop back and give consideration to the eight year rule. If you was 100% for the eight years immediately preceding your death, and you was married to her for the same eight years proceeding your death, then she would also qualify for a pay bump due to qualifying under the eight year rule. The additional pay for the eight year rule is as follows.

If you are rated as totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability for at least eight continuous years preceding death, your spouse is entitled to an additional $246. An additional $286 is payable for each dependent child.

I would suggest that you click on the link below and watch the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz4PDvENMw

I hope this clears up your lack of understanding.

 

[Benefit wise...What happens when I die??]

My wife and I are trying to understand whether she will continue to receive my funds.  I am currently being paid at the 100% rating for my disability.  What things must I do to prepare with The VA upon my demise? 

[additional monetary benefit over 100%]

Many vets who use lawyers to submit their claims have reported they received an additional $400 or more than the regular standard benefit amount.  I have been assigned 80% and TDIU to bring me to 100%.  I do have some things debilitating for which other vets have been compensated.  Do I submit another claim or just leave it alone?