person or persons who under the laws of the domicile of the deceased, or an applicable Federal statute, would be entitled to receive the money, if an administrator had been appointed. 419.3 Death Pension.-(a) The dependents of a veteran whose death resulted from a disease or injury incurred in service in line of duty while the United States is engaged in war may be entitled to pension at the rates below: Widow but no child_ Widow with 1 child (with $13 for each additional child). No widow but 1 child. No widow but 2 children (equally divided). Dependent father or mother__ If both father and mother (each). Per month $50 45 25 (b) The widow, child, or children may not receive total monthly amount of more than $100. If a widow is the claimant, a certified copy of the public or church record of her marriage should be furnished. If a child is included in the claim, a certified copy of the public record of its birth should be submitted. A dependent mother or father should furnish a certified copy of the public record of the birth of the veteran. (c) Widows and children, but not dependent parents, of veterans who had service-connected disability but whose death resulted from other causes may be entitled to pension at the rates below: Widow but no child___. Widow with 1 child (with $5 for each additional child)_ No widow but 1 child. No widow but 2 children (equally divided) (With $4 for each additional child.) Per month $35 45 18 27 36 Pension of this kind is not payable to a widow without child, or to a child, whose annual income exceeds $1,000, or to a widow with child or children whose annual income exceeds $2,500. Veterans' Administration Form No. 534 should be used in filing a claim for this type of death pension. 419.4 Dependents, Definition of.-The term "widow" means a woman who was the veteran's legal wife at the time of his death. The term "child" means a legitimate child or child legally adopted. stepchild if a member of the man's household, or illegitimate child as to the father only, if acknowledged in writing by him or if he has been ordered to contribute to the child's support, or prior to his death judicially declared to be the putative father. The term "parent" includes father, mother, father and mother through adoption, or persons who stood in loco parentis at any time prior to active service for at least 1 year. 419.5 Children Over 18, Compensation for.-Pension authorized to children of veterans may be continued after they become 18 years of age if they are pursuing a course of instruction in an approved institution, and until the completion of education or training, or reaching age of 21, whichever is the earlier, and if prior to reaching the age of 18 a child becomes or has become permanently incapable of self-support by reason of physical or mental defect. 419.6 Death Certificate.-(a) When a member of the armed forces dies in service, a complete report is forwarded to the Veterans' Administration by the Service Department. It is therefore not necessary to furnish a death certificate in such cases in connection with claims filed with the Veterans' Administration. (b) If needed for another purpose, copy of the death certificate may be obtained, in Army cases, by writing to the Adjutant General, War Department, Washington 25, D. C., or in Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard cases, by writing to the Personnel Office of the particular branch of the service, Washington 25, D. C. Details furnished when writing should be as complete as possible, including full name, rank, service serial number, organization in which last served, place and date of birth, and place and date of entry into service. 419.7 Filing Claim, Assistance in.-It is not necessary for a claimant to seek the assistance of an attorney in filing a claim with the Veterans' Administration. Veterans' organizations and local chapters of the Red Cross will provide the necessary assistance. 419.8 Social Security Benefits.-In event the deceased veteran had an insured status with the Federal Social Security Board, by reason of previous civilian employment, death benefits may be payable to next of kin. Application should be made to the local office of the Social Security Board, the State unemployment compensation agency, or public welfare departments. 419.9 Personal Effects.-Inquiries as to the personal effects left by one dying in service must be addressed to the appropriate service department: ARMY: Commanding Officer, Army Effects Bureau, NAVY: Navy Department, Welfare Division, Casualty COAST GUARD: Coast Guard Headquarters, Attention PART IV CHAPTER 20 MISSING IN ACTION 420.1 Missing in Action. 420.2 Allotments. 420.3 Prisoners of War, Mail for. 420.4 Prisoner of War Postage. 420.5 Proof of Death. |