This section describes the benefits for surviving dependents of active duty deceased uniformed services members, deceased National Guard and Reserve service members, deceased MOH recipients, and deceased 100 percent DAV. Surviving children who are adopted by a non-military member after the death of the sponsor remain eligible for all benefits as shown in this section.
Table 16 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Active Duty Deceased Members
CHC | DC | C | MWR | E | |
Widow or widower: | |||||
Unremarried | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, or Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged | 1 | Yes | 2 | 2 | 2. |
Ward | 1, 4 | 1, 4 | 4 | 4 | 4. |
Pre-adoptive Child | 1, 5 | 1, 5 | 2, 5 | 2, 5 | 2, 5. |
Foster Child | No | No | 2 | 2 | 2. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | 1, 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption | No | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Notes:
Table 17 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased National Guard and Reserve Members Not on Active Duty for a Period Greater Than 30 Days
CHC | DC | C | MWR | E | |
Widow or Widower: | |||||
Unremarried | 1, 2 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged | 1, 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Ward | 1, 2, 5 | 2, 5 | 5 | 5 | 5. |
Pre-adoptive Child | 1, 2, 6 | 2, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 6. |
Foster Child | No | No | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | 1, 2, 7 | 2, 7 | 8 | 8 | 8. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption | No | 2, 4 | 4 | 4 | 4. |
Notes:
Table 18 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Died Before Age 60
CHC | DC | C | MWR | E | |
Widow or Widower: | |||||
Unremarried | 1, 2 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged | 1, 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Ward | 1, 2, 5 | 1, 5 | 5 | 5 | 5. |
Pre-adoptive Child | 1, 2, 6 | 1, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 6. |
Foster Child | No | No | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | 1, 2, 7 | 1, 7 | 8 | 8 | 8. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption | No | 1, 4 | 4 | 4 | 4. |
Notes:
Table 19 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Who Died in a Non-Reportable Status
Widow or Widower: | |||||
Unremarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged, foster child | No | No | 1 | 1 | 1. |
Ward | No | No | 2 | 2 | 2. |
Pre-adoptive Child | No | No | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | 1, 3. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | No | No | 4 | 4 | 4. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption | No | No | 5 | 5 | 5. |
Notes:
Table 20 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased Uniformed Services Retirees and Deceased MOH Recipients
CHC | DC | C | MWR | E | |
Widow or Widower: | |||||
Unremarried | 1, 2 | 2, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, illegitimate child of spouse | 1, 2 | 2, 4 | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Ward | 1, 2, 6 | 2, 3, 6 | 6 | 6 | 6. |
Pre-adoptive Child | 1, 2, 7 | 2, 3, 7 | 3, 7 | 3, 7 | 3, 7. |
Foster Child | No | No | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | 1, 2, 8 | 2, 8 | 9 | 9 | 9. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption | No | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5. |
Notes:
Table 21 to Subpart C of Part 161-Benefits for Surviving Dependents of 100 Percent DAVs
CHC | DC | C | MWR | E | |
Widow or Widower (DoD Beneficiary): | |||||
Unremarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Remarried | No | No | No | No | No. |
Unmarried | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: | |||||
Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged, foster child | No | No | 1 | 1 | 1. |
Ward | No | No | 2 | 2 | 2. |
Pre-adoptive Child | No | No | 3 | 3 | 3. |
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over | No | No | 4 | 4 | 4. |
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption | No | No | 5 | 5 | 5. |
Notes:
32 C.F.R. §161.17