walkBethanie Spangenberg from Valor 4 Vet joins us to discuss the essential but often overlooked world of survivor benefits available to veterans' families after death.
• Preparation before death is crucial – veterans should secure service connections for all conditions while still alive
• A service-connected condition doesn't need to be the primary cause of death, just a contributing factor
• Aid and Attendance benefits provide significant financial support through multiple qualification pathways
• Dementia patients may qualify for caregiver benefits through the "supervision, protection, and instruction" pathway
• Proper filing for survivor benefits often requires navigating complex paperwork
• The right accredited representative makes a tremendous difference in securing benefits
• Death certificates should include service-connected conditions as contributing factors
• Even if a veteran wasn't service-connected at time of death, survivors can still apply and receive accrued benefits
• Veterans at 100% P&T for 10 years provide DIC benefits to spouses regardless of cause of death
• Documentation and planning ahead spares surviving family members unnecessary stress
Contact Bethanie at Valor 4 Vet by visiting valor4vet.com or calling 888-448-1011 to speak with their team on how to get a nexus letter for your VA claim.
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