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Q139: I was with my husband for six years before we married. He passed away 6 months after we married. Am I eligible for benefits? What about prior to marrying?
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A1: It would be in your best interest to talk to a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). They have all the available information and will be able to answer any questions you have. Hope this helps you. (RC) 9/21/18
A2: Unfortunately, you are not eligible for any benefits based on the information you provided. If your husband died from a service connected connection, you had to be married for one year prior to his death.If his death was not service connected, then you are not entitled to any benefits. (AP) 9/22/18
A3: There is a possibility that you could be eligible. Did you have children together? That would do it. Were you in a common law state? Alabama had common law until two years ago and that would do it. I don;t know all the conditions going on so hard to make an absolute statement as to whether or not you had benefits. Contact a VSO and apply. (DS) 6/30/20