Things To Do Before A Veteran Dies
One of the eventualities - an unpleasant one to be
sure - but necessary, which must be kept in mind by the spouses and
families of veterans, is the possible death of the veteran. The first
thing to be done by all families is to have within easy access certain
papers and documents. Among these are the following:
1. Family insurance policies.
2. Birth certificates of all children.
3. The veteran's service discharge (DD214) or equivalent war department
report of separation.
4. Any VA document(s), showing the veteran's VA claim number (A VA
number is assigned to every veteran as soon as he/she files for any VA
benefits. After June 1974 the Social Security number is assigned as the
claim number, even after his/her death.
5. Veteran's Social Security number.
6. A copy of marriage certificate(s) and any divorce decree(s) of both
veteran and spouse.
Please copy and complete the survivor's worksheet
below. This information will enable the Service Officer to assist with
any necessary claims. For assistance in applying for VA benefits please
contact either one of the following:
The Local American Legion Post Service Officer
County Veterans' Assistance Commission Officer
Local State Veteran's Service Officer
The American Legion Department of Veterans' Affairs & Rehabilitation
Office
THE AMERICAN LEGION
2122 W. TAYLOR ROOM 106
CHICAGO, IL. 60612
PHONE # 312-980-4267
FAX 312-706-6675
E-MAIL:
JOSEPH.PETROSKY@VBA.VA.GOV
WORKSHEET
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Veteran's Full
Name:_________________________________ Birth date:__________________ Place:______________________________________ Social Security No: ____________________ VA Claim No: ___________________ GI Insurance File No. (if any) : ________________________ Serial/Service No:_____________________________ Date(s) of Entry into Active Service: ____________________ Date(s) of Separation from Active Service:_______________ Branch of Service: __________________________________ |
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DISCHARGE PAPER (OR DD214) RECORDED AT
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE: City: ______________________________County: ________________________ State: _____________ Volume No: _________________ Page No: _______ Spouse's Name: ___________________________________________________ Social Security No: __________________Date________________ Married:_________________________ Place of Marriage: ___________________________________________________ Previous marriages of veteran (Name, Dates, Places): 1._________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________ Previous marriages of spouse (Name, Dates, Places): 1._________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________ Children (Names, Dates and Places of birth(s)): 1._________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________ 5._________________________________________________________________ |
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