When a veteran receiving disability compensation dies, the first change a surviving spouse notices is immediate. The monthly ...

Suppose you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a servicemember who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness. In that case, ...

A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs office that handles benefits for widows, widowers and dependents of deceased veterans will shift from the VA's benefits administration to the secretary's office in a ...

This amendment would extend tax benefits to spouses of veterans who died as the result of a condition related to their service. Recommended vote: For Passage of this amendment would create an ...

The ex-wife of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced to a couple of months in prison for fraudulently receiving spousal benefits. Miranda Rachel Briggs, 34, of Rincon, Georgia, pleaded ...

SEATTLE — The work to support veterans in western Washington is paramount for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). This nonprofit charity provides a lifetime of support for all generations of ...

VA cremation benefits assist families with funeral costs, but eligibility requires upfront payment and no prior ...

As the law now stands, the surviving spouse of a soldier who dies in service to the country receives a lower rate of compensation than survivors of federal civilian employees killed while performing ...

Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.

Veterans would be able to retain their full Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to be buried at a national cemetery even if they previously chose to get a plaque or urn for their remains under a ...