Accrued benefits and two potential claimants
My elderly father passed away with retro-benefits unpaid. What happens if I apply for accrued amounts due to a deceased beneficiary (VA 21-601) based on my relationship, son, however there is a...
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"(2) Upon the death of a veteran, to the living person first listed below: (A) The veteran’s spouse. (B) The veteran’s children (in equal shares). (C) The veteran’s dependent parents (in equal...
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FLYER, Your question about retro-benefits and accrued benefits have been answered. From: http://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf You may be eligible for a VA burial allowance...
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Bear in mind that burial benefits (VA Form 21-530) and accrued benefits (21-601) are two different benefits. If a preferred claimant (spouse) fails to file a 21-601 for accrued benefits (benefits that...
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A final note, brought to my attention by a respected source: a child in this context means an unmarried person under 18, OR an unmarried child who became permanently incapable of self support before...
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Note: If you are a deceased veteran's surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent, you should apply for death benefits, including accrued benefits, using VA Form 21-534, Application for Dependency...
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nickfuhs wrote:A final note, brought to my attention by a respected source: a child in this context means an unmarried person under 18, OR an unmarried child who became permanently incapable of self...
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You are mixing two issues - Accrued Benefits - Whether she files a claim or not, they will not be paid out to you.Burial Benefits - The person or even a business paying for the burial can file a claim...
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