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Does my daughter qualify for military benefits?

My wonderful son-in-law served in the USMC. He served 3 tours in the Middle East. And we are all so very proud of him. He was honorably discharged in Dec. 2008. Unfortunately at the age of 35, he passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 12 of this year. He left my 30 year old daughter a widow and I am trying to find out if she is qualifies for any military benefits. At this point she is not thinking about any of that, but as a mother, I am. Could anyone help me with this? Thank you.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If you have all the information YOU can inquire with the Department of the Navy and the VA for benefits!

    I suggest you contact an organization such as American Legion, DAV, VFW, Military Order of the Purple Heart, etc.... to help you with the inquiries!

    Semper Fidelis!

  • 1 decade ago

    There are survivor benefits she might be eligible. Only the VA will be able to determine any benefits. There are burial befits to help defray funeral costs as well as a headstone available.

    This is a link to surving spouse benefits off the VA page. I would suggest she start here: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/spouse.htm

  • 1 decade ago

    Doubtful, but worth a shot. Contact the County Veterans Service Officer (VSO), and they should be able to help.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Military, probably not. VA..maybe. Contact your county Veteran's representative and the VA...

  • pilla
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    while you're amassing from the state (Welfare) then your advantages will in all probability supply up. if your boyfriend can declare your daughter as a based then you definately can the two obtain scientific care throughout the militia.

  • 1 decade ago

    Nope.

    Only if he died while on active duty.

    Just being a spouse of a veteran, does not give you any benefits.

  • Mrsjvb
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    not unless he was retired form the military at th etime of his death or he tranferred his SGLI to a civilian Policy.

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