Notify the defense finance and accounting service

If you are a retired veteran or receive an annuity, upon notification of death, DFAS will stop monthly payments to prevent overpayment. Depending on your plan, this may also initiate the process for survivor benefits.

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Claim veterans life insurance benefits

Active duty service members all have life insurance. The unit should help. Veterans may also have life insurance through the VA.

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Report a death to the VA

Report the death to the VA, in order to get an automatic burial payment and have them guide you through other steps and survivor benefits. You can call 1-800-827-1000.

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