You may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation for surviving spouses if you meet the requirements listed below . You ll also need to provide evidence with your claim showing that one of the descriptions below is true for the Veteran or service member .Evidence may include documents like military service records , doctor s reports , and medical test results .
What requirements must I meet?
Where you married to the veteran or service member before January 1, 1957?
No it was not before then.
Did you marry the veteran or service member within 15 years of their discharge from the period of military service during which the qualifying illness or injury started or got worse?
No I sure did not.
Were you married to the veteran or service member for at least 1 year?
No I was not
Did you have a child with the veteran or service member?
Yes I did.
What is the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act?
Veterans who served on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam , or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam between January 9 , 1962 , and May 7 , 1975 , are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure . This is a result of Public Law 116 - 23 , also known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 .
Also, what about the funeral plan? Is there something more that needs to be done to get it right?
Yes, a funeral director can help you with the needed information and documents
This reminds me of the concept of service relation. Please provide me with details about Blue Water Navy Veterans.