Losing a loved one is a challenging time — we are here to help. As the survivor of a Veteran or Service member, check to see if you qualify for survivor benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation.
Please contact VA to report the Veteran’s death and avoid an overpayment of the Veteran’s benefits. You can report the death in person at a VA Regional Office, by mail, or by phone. When you do this, VA will stop any benefit payments the Veteran received as required by law. Reporting the death timely will help ensure survivors or executors of the Veteran’s estate do not experience additional financial stress.