Thought this might be interesting to some--especially survivor benefits to soilders family.
The VA supports military widows with lifetime financial and medical benefits. Usually, within 48 hours, a $12,000 death "gratuity" is paid. Most dependents receive a $250,000 life insurance policy. A monthly widow's pension of $967 is provided, plus $241 for each dependent child up to age 18, combined with Social Security (news - web sites) payments. And the VA pays up to $35,460 in educational assistance.
In addition, since August 2003, the VA has offered grief counseling at 206 medical centers nationwide.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm.../ts_usatoday/deathsincombatricochethereathome
The VA supports military widows with lifetime financial and medical benefits. Usually, within 48 hours, a $12,000 death "gratuity" is paid. Most dependents receive a $250,000 life insurance policy. A monthly widow's pension of $967 is provided, plus $241 for each dependent child up to age 18, combined with Social Security (news - web sites) payments. And the VA pays up to $35,460 in educational assistance.
In addition, since August 2003, the VA has offered grief counseling at 206 medical centers nationwide.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm.../ts_usatoday/deathsincombatricochethereathome
