VA Benefits for Spouses - What Do You Qualify For?
As the spouse of a Veteran or service member, you may be eligible for certain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this blog post, we will discuss VA benefits for spouses and what you need to know to take advantage of them.
If you are the spouse of a Veteran or service member, you may be eligible for certain benefits such as health care, money to help pay for school or training, life insurance, and more. Understanding these benefits and how you can qualify for them is important, and you deserve to take advantage of the support available to you.
Benefit programs for dependents and survivors include the following:
Survivors Pension
Reimbursement for medical expenses to surviving spouses and dependents of Veterans with disabilities
Education assistance to obtain a degree and pursue other eligible education and training
Home loans to help purchase, construct, or improve a home, or refinance a mortgage
Burial services
There are a few different ways that you can qualify for VA benefits as a spouse. One way is if you are the surviving spouse of a Veteran or service member who died as a result of their service. In this case, you may be eligible for survivor benefits like compensation or help with burial costs. Another way to qualify is if you are caring for a Veteran who is unable to care for themselves.
To learn more about VA benefits for spouses, including how to qualify, eligibility criteria, as well as how to apply, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
