I divorced my husband who is a VA vet. His wife was not eligible to receive his pension. Am I eligible for his pension?
His wife was not eligible to receive his pension because they had been married nine years. I was married to him for 13 years with two children. Am I eligible for his pension?
Vanilla, this post is from February and the OP has never returned to update.
Your County should have a VA office you can contact. You probably need your marriage certificate, divorce papers, his SS# and Military records. If he collects SS, you can get yours based on his record if hire than yours.
That is my exact questions. I lived with my husband for 7 years prior to get married. After that we were married for over 11 years. Neither of us remarried. I like you, want to know if I am entitled to anything? Hope you get your answer. Just Another question. (sounds like a song) Lol.
Is he alive or dead? From what I read makes a difference.
Alive and retired looks like you may be able to, like worried said.
If he died, seems his pension stops at death.
"Military retired pay stops upon death of the retiree! The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) allows a retiree to ensure, after death, a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents. The annuity which is based on a percentage of retired pay is called SBP and is paid to an eligible "
VA pension is based on rank, service length and combat service in a declared war Check with VA. Service members do not pay anything into their pension. Also pension rights shoulder have covered in your divorce.
Generally with pensions it is that amount that was earned, put into the pension during the life of the marriage. You should check on this directly with the VA.
How long was your ex spouse in the military? There are multiple factors that determine whether or not you are eligible so you need to contact your local VA office. How long was your ex in the service during your marriage? Because not only does the marriage have to last 10+ years, but the service member also has to have served at least 10 years during the marriage. But there are also other factors that will either disqualify you or render you eligible.
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Your County should have a VA office you can contact. You probably need your marriage certificate, divorce papers, his SS# and Military records. If he collects SS, you can get yours based on his record if hire than yours.
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Alive and retired looks like you may be able to, like worried said.
If he died, seems his pension stops at death.
"Military retired pay stops upon death of the retiree! The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) allows a retiree to ensure, after death, a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents. The annuity which is based on a percentage of retired pay is called SBP and is paid to an eligible "
https://militarypay.defense.gov/Benefits/Survivor-Benefit-Program/