Mother remarried after death of Father (Vet)

[Cheryl]

My Father was a WW11 Vet,  my parents were married 54 years before he died. My Mother remarried at age of 79.  Second husband is deceased.  Is she eligible for Aid and Attendance under my Fathers service?

[vetadmin]

Cheryl,

Your mother's remarriage would prohibit her from being entitled as the "widow" of the veteran (your dad).  In the event that her second husband was a veteran, she may be eligible as his widow providing all qualifications were met.

Hope this helps.

[Sandy]

I would like to clarify this matter,....and certainly hope that someone
can get in touch with Cheryl. This is one of the reasons that Gold Star Wives of America tries to reach service connected widows.
It used to be that when a widow remarried she lost all her benefits forever. The law now reads that if the second marriage has ended, either
by death or divorce, the woman can be reinstated on DIC based on the
first husband who died of service connection. She will qualify for A and A. She will not be on Tricare, but will have ChampVA medical coverage. I I am not a qualified benefits counselor, but i am involved with Gold Star Wives and have learned a lot about survivor benefits.
Also, law now says that a widow over 57 years of age can remarry and
keep her DIC.