One of
the eventualities - an unpleasent one to be sure -
but necessary, which must be kept in mind by the
spouses and families of veterans, is the possible
death of the veteran. The first thing to be done by
all families is to have within easy access certain
papers and documents. Among these are the following:
Family
insurance policies.
Birth
certificates of all children.
The
veteran's service discharge (DD214) or
equivalent war department report of
serparation.
Any
VA document(s), showing the veterans VA claim
number (A VA number is assigned to every
veteran as soon as he/she files for any VA
benefits. After June 1974 the Social Security
number is assigned as the claim number, even
after his/her death.
Veteran's
Social Security number.
A
copy of marriage certificate(s) and any
divorce decree(s) of both veteran and spouse.
Please
copy and complete the survivor's worksheet below.
This information will enable the Service Officer to
assist with any necessary claims. For assistance in
applying for VA benefits, please contact either one
of the following:
The
local American Legion Post Sevice Officer
County
Veterans Assistance Commission Officer
Local
State Veterans Service Officer
The
American Legion Department of Veterans'
Affairs & Rehabilitation Office 800-338-4703
VA
direct: 1-800-827-1000
VA
direct for hearing impaired: 1-800-829-4833
Worksheet
Veterans
Full
Name_______________________________________________________
Birthdate:_______________________Place____________________________________
Social Security Number:___________________VA Claim No.:_____________________
GI Insurance File No. (if any):________________________________________________
Serial/Service Number:_____________________________________________________
Date(s) of Entry into Active Service:___________________________________________
Date(s) of Separation from Active Service:______________________________________
Branch of Service:_________________________________________________________
Discharge
paper (Or DD214) Recorded with County Clerks Office
At: _______________ City:___________________________County___________________________________
State:_______________Volume No,:_______________________Page
No.:__________ Spuses Name:___________________________________________________________
Social Security No.:_______________________________________________________
Date Married:____________________________________________________________
Place of Marriage:________________________________________________________
Previous
Marriages of veteran (Names, Dates, Places): 1.______________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________________
Previous
Marriages of spouse (Names, Dates, Places):
1._______________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________
3._______________________________________________________________________
Children
(Names, Dates, and places of Birth:
1._______________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________
3._______________________________________________________________________
4._______________________________________________________________________
5._______________________________________________________________________
