Retro payments for deceased survivor
My husband and I have been responsible for caring for his grandmother - both physically and financially. In October 2011 she applied for survivor benefits. Her husband was a WWII vet and passed away...
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The VA Form 21-601(s) must be completed. The accrued benefits may be paid to the estate if there is one - the executor of the estate would sign the claim form and VA would need a copy of the legal...
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Thanks for your reply. I have a few more questions then to ask.... 1. It looks like this form will only cover expenses due to last illness and burial. What if our expenses are greater than the...
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VA will apply what ever amount is due to whatever is claimed on the 601 form(s) - if the VA Pension backpay due to her at the time of her death is only $5000 VA will pay no more than that amount. If...
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So here's another snag.... As we go to start filling out the 21-601 - the very first line of the instructions reads, "Note: Do not complete this form if you have applied for death benefits by using VA...
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That part of the instructions applies to a widow only - by completing a 534 the widow is applying for any accrued benefits due to the vet, so no VA 21-601 is needed. Also, any accrued benefits due to...
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