Our Air Force CARs are providing full service to all surviving spouses. Base closures and down-sizing have reduced the number of CARs in some areas. Kirtland AFB NM services all of New Mexico. Service Chairpersons will provide joint response or carry over to next Air Force Retiree Council meeting in October. The actual time in receiving the death certificate varies in most municipalities.
Postponement causes a definite financial inconvenience for the surviving spouse.
This form is prepared by all funeral homes immediately after receiving the deceased's remains. DFAS can not use the SSA721 because the cause of death is not listed. Answered last year. Los Angeles AFB processes paperwork for all Uniformed Services. However, DFAS-Denver also sends an annuity package, containing the form to apply for the annuity, and this is confusing the survivors who prefer local assistance.