Office of Survivors Assistance

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href="https://www.va.gov/files/2024-11/survivor-benefits-guide.pdf" target="_blank">VA Survivor Benefits & Services Guide</a> </strong>Provides information on the many benefits and services available to Survivors of a deceased service member or Veteran. </p> <p><strong><a href="/SURVIVORS/docs/PlanningYourLegacyFinal.pdf" target="_blank">Planning Your Legacy</a> </strong>Guides you through end-of-life and survivors' benefits eligibility. Includes a "Record of Personal Affairs" to add your own personal information. </p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <a class="next"><img src="/va_files/2014/responsive/images/slider/images/arrow-right.png" title="next slide" alt="next slide"/></a>  <div class="slider-thumbnails"> <div class="thumbnails-wrap"> <a class="" href="" target="_self" tabindex="-1"> <span>Survivors of Suicide Loss Resources</span> </a> <a class="" href="" target="_self" tabindex="-1"> <span>2022 PACT ACT</span> </a> <a class="" href="" target="_self" tabindex="-1"> <span>SURVIVORS' FORUM</span> </a> <a class="" href="" target="_self" tabindex="-1"> <span>SURVIVOR BENEFITS GUIDES</span> </a> </div> </div>  </div>  </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <span style="position:absolute;"><a id="main-content"> </a></span> <div id="homeinnerContent"> <h1><em>Welcome to the Office of Survivors Assistance!</em></h1> <p><br>The Office of Survivors Assistance was established by <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-110publ389/pdf/PLAW-110publ389.pdf" title="Public Law 110-389, Title II, Section 222, in October 2008">Public Law 110-389, Title II, Section 222, in October 2008</a>, to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. OSA also serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and promotes the use of VA benefits, programs and services to survivors.</p> <p>In the course of perusing this Web site, OSA hopes that Survivors and dependents, Veterans, their families, caregivers and others will become more knowledgeable about the benefits and services offered by VA to eligible Survivors and dependents, and take the next steps to apply, if deemed eligible.</p> <p>If you have any questions or concerns please review our <a href="http://www.va.gov/SURVIVORS/FAQs.asp" title="Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</a> to determine if they have been addressed. 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