Explore the possibility of receipt of, or potential eligibility for, a VA payment,
whenever it comes to your attention that a claimant or recipient is:
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the child or spouse of a disabled or deceased service person or veteran;
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an unmarried widow or widower of a deceased service person or veteran;
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the dependent parent (see SI 00830.314C.9.) of a disabled service person or veteran;
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the surviving parent (see SI 00830.314C.10.) of a service person or veteran who died from a service-connected cause.
NOTE: See SI 00510.001, Eligibility for Other Program Benefits. The Social Security Act requires that a
claimant or recipient who is potentially eligible for some VA benefits must apply
for those benefits.