Looking Out for the Families of Veterans
Surviving family members of U.S. veterans are entitled to certain benefits designed to help ease the financial burden of the loss. While it can be difficult to investigate and apply for veterans benefits during such an emotional time, it is important that this process is done as quickly as possible to avoid potential eligibility problems. Speak with an attorney who can help you understand your rights and options.
At Schwartz Law Firm, we help spouses, children and parents who have suffered the death of a veteran obtain survivor benefits. Our firm is a member of Lawyers for Veterans Claims (LVC), a national veterans' law practice in Michigan. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping the families of U.S. veterans collect the benefits that are rightfully theirs.
Exploring Available Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers certain benefits to survivors, including:
- Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) — This benefit is generally payable to a surviving spouse or dependent children of veterans who die from service-related causes, such as Agent Orange exposure.
- Death pension — If the veteran met qualifying military service obligations and the applying survivor meets specific income requirements, a monthly death pension is available.
- Aid and attendance — This benefit is available for eligible survivors who are in need of assistance for daily living activities or are housebound.
- Education and training benefits — Some surviving spouses are entitled to financial assistance for education and training upon the death of a veteran.
- VA medical care — With this benefit, the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.
- Home loan guaranty — An unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who died on active duty or as the result of a service-connected disability is eligible for a guaranteed home loan.
- Burial benefits — Burial benefits available include a grave site in a national cemetery, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a grave marker, a burial flag and a presidential memorial certificate. Some veterans may also be eligible for burial expenses.
Whether your loved one died in active duty or years after serving in the armed forces, our Farmington Hills veterans benefits attorneys will help you understand the available benefits and work to help you obtain the financial assistance you deserve.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Professional to Get the Facts
Many survivors miss out on benefits because they simply do not know about them. Do not let yourself be counted in that group. Contact us online or by phone to schedule a free initial consultation with our lawyers today. Conveniently located in Oakland County in southeastern Michigan off of Interstates 275 and 696, we serve clients in Detroit and nearby communities.
