Veterans affairs australia?

Question

Would the widow of a man who was in world war 2 be entited to veterans affairs. If he died in the 1990's. Is she entited to a payment this question is for a lady I know. thanks

Answer 1

The widow maybe entitled to something, but you should first inquiry with her Local RSL and speak with their welfare officer. That person will know and have contacts to help the widow with her inquiries and the right people to talk to. He may also help her with other things that she didn't know about.

If the widow goes to the Veterans Affair she will be given papers to fillout and talk to many people, who may or may not help or know.

That's where the Welfare Officer is the first point of call, when you have to deal with Veterans Affair

Answer 2

My best advice is to contact the Department of Veteran Affairs and ask.

If your friend is entitled to something it they will be able to tell her how to apply etc.

General enquiries number: 133 254

(connects callers to their nearest DVA state office)

General enquiries email: [e-mail]

Provider enquiry numbers

Metropolitan areas – 1300 550 457

Regional areas – 1800 550 457

Other numbers

1800 555 254 - connects non-metropolitan callers to their nearest DVA state office.

1300 13 1945 - connects interstate callers to any DVA state office using voice prompts.

1300 55 1918 - connects callers to their nearest VAN office.

Note:The 1800 numbers above are toll-free and the 1300 numbers are charged at local call rates when calling from a fixed (i.e. landline) phone. Higher rates apply when calling from mobile phones.

Answer 3

Yep.  Go to the RSL welfare officer.  Veterans' Affairs spend most of their time working out how not to pay pensions.

Answer 4

That depends of his cause of death.  If he died as a result of injury or illness that occurred during the time of his service then she would be entitled to a war widows pension.  If he died of a cause not related to his time in the forces then I don't believe she is entitled to a payment, but I'm not too sure about this so you would be best to check the Department of Veterans Affairs website, or give them a call.

Also, if she has remarried since his death she would no longer be entitled to a widows pension, if she was able to receive one.