I am the spouse of a Veteran who recently passed away. Do I qualify for any VA benefits?

A variety of benefits to surviving spouses and eligible dependent children of deceased veterans are based on the Veteran’s Discharge (DD-214) from Active Duty Service. These include Survivors Pension, Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths, Burial and Government Marker (for the deceased veteran), and other miscellaneous benefits. Review the Survivors VA Benefits Checklist (PDF) for information needed when scheduling a Benefits Review appointment with the Gratiot County Department of Veterans Affairs.

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1. Am I eligible for VA benefits?
2. I am the spouse of a Veteran who recently passed away. Do I qualify for any VA benefits?
3. I can’t locate my DD-214 Discharge/Report of Separation. Can I get a replacement?
4. Is there any emergency assistance or resources available for veterans?
5. I served with the Michigan National Guard. Do I qualify for VA benefits?
6. I am a Veteran and need medical care. Will the VA help me?
7. Does my private medical insurance or Medicare disqualify me from using the VA hospital in Saginaw?
8. I heard I can go to my own doctor and the VA will pay for it. How do I enroll?
9. How do I get a Veteran’s Identification Card (VIC) for store discounts?