How long do you have to be married to collect military benefits?
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How long do you have to be married to collect military benefits?
To receive benefits, the surviving spouse may have to satisfy three requirements: 1) have at least one year of marriage to the veteran 2) continuous cohabitation with the veteran during the marriage and 3) no remarriage after the veteran’s death.
Will I lose my husbands pension if I remarry?
If a woman decides to remarry, her entitlement to a widow’s pension lapses at the end of the month following the new marriage. If a widower decides to remarry, he is no longer entitled to a surviving spouse’s pension either, although in this case, the orphan’s pensions continue just as for a widow.
Will I lose my military benefits if I remarry?
A surviving spouse, who remarries, at any age, loses all military benefits (ID card) and Tricare/TFL unless the remarriage is to another retired service member. If the remarriage ends in divorce or death of a spouse, Tricare/TFL are still lost for good but other military benefits will start again.
Do I get benefits if I marry a veteran?
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers. As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training.
