U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Survivors Assistance
The VA Office of Survivors Assistance is a national federal office that helps the surviving family members and dependents of deceased veterans and service members understand and apply for the VA benefits they have earned. They can guide you to benefits like survivor pension, education aid (Chapter 35 and the Fry Scholarship), CHAMPVA health coverage, and burial benefits. Help is by phone or online — call the national benefits line at 1-800-827-1000 or email officeofsurvivors@va.gov.
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The Office of Survivors Assistance Benefits Help Hotline assists family members of deceased Veterans with navigating benefits. If you have questions about VA Benefits for Survivors, or if you have... Main Services navigating the system support network help hotlines one-on-one support Serving all ages veterans individuals families
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What they offer 4
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Benefits Help HotlineService
A national phone line that helps survivors check claim status and get answers about survivor benefits.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) & Survivors PensionProgram
Monthly tax-free payments to eligible surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased veterans.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Survivors' & Dependents' Education Assistance (Chapter 35) and Fry ScholarshipProgram
Education and training funding for the spouses and children of veterans who died or are permanently disabled.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
CHAMPVA Health CoverageProgram
Health insurance for eligible spouses and children of certain veterans.
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