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Survivor Resources

Resources Especially for Survivors: If you're the child or spouse of a veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, there are many resources available to you and your family. 

Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower families to thrive as they serve. The organization is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

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If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program.

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Military OneSource - Featured Pages

Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. 

Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) is the Navy's sole organization for coordinating non-medical care for seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

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Report the Passing of a Navy Retiree

When a military retiree or annuitant passes it is important to contact the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) as soon as possible to stop retirement pay. Be sure to ask if the member was paying into the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). If the military retiree was receiving disability pay from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) you must also contact the VA. 

Survivor Benefit Plan

The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RC-SBP) and Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) provide eligible beneficiaries with a form of benefit called an "annuity." An annuity is a monthly payment for the lifetime of the beneficiary. The amount of the benefit is a percentage of your retirement benefit based on your election.

The Office of Survivors Assistance Survivors helps dependents, veterans, their families, caregivers and others become more knowledgeable about the benefits and services offered by Veterans Affairs (VA) to eligible survivors and dependents, and take the next steps to apply, if deemed eligible.

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Useful Resources

More Survivor Resources

Additional links to systems and sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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