Survivors and Dependents, Chapter 35
Survivors and dependents of a Veteran may be eligible for benefits if the veteran died while on active duty; died after discharge from active duty of a service-connected disability; is permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability; or listed as missing in action for a total or more than 90 days. Eligible persons are entitled to a maximum of 45 months of full-time benefits. Payments are usually provided for children between ages of 18 and 26.
VA File Checklist:
- 22-5490- New applicants or
- 22-5495- Change of program or place of training
- Birth certificate or marriage certificate
- Transcripts form all other colleges
~Please have these items with you when you come into our office to start your file.~