A Surviving Spouse’s Guide to VA Benefits. The 5 things to handle first, and what can wait.
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Written in plain language for spouses navigating this for the first time, and for the family and friends helping them.
I served in the U.S. Navy from 2000 to 2004 and later worked as a VA Community Care specialist, scheduling appointments and coordinating referrals for veterans. My role was scheduling and referrals, not claims decisions. I write The Veteran Roadmap Series so veterans and their families can understand their options without the runaround.
The complete step-by-step guide to DIC, Survivors Pension, burial benefits, SGLI/VGLI, CHAMPVA, and education benefits for military families. Available as a standalone guide or bundled with the companion Workbook.
Educational information only, not legal or claims advice. The Veteran Roadmap is not an accredited VSO, attorney, or claims agent and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For help with a claim, contact an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
The Veteran Roadmap is an independently operated small business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice.