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Call the Veterans Benefits Administration thru VA's main number 1-800-827-1000 to quickly get the info you need. Or search the website VA.gov.
"A divorced spouse who never remarried may be eligible for certain VA benefits, primarily including access to healthcare through TRICARE, commissary and exchange privileges, and a portion of the veteran's military retirement pay, if they meet the "20/20/20 rule" which means the marriage lasted at least 20 years, the veteran served at least 20 years, and the marriage overlapped with at least 20 years of the veteran's service; these benefits are outlined under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act"
https://www.militarybenefit.org/get-educated/spouse/?
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Yes, a divorced spouse of a deceased U.S. military veteran may be eligible for some spousal benefits, including:
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
If the veteran opted in to the SBP and continued paying premiums, the surviving spouse may be eligible for a monthly payment or annuity. The surviving spouse can be designated as a beneficiary within one year of the divorce.
VA health insurance
The divorced spouse may be eligible for VA health insurance if they meet the 20/20/20 rule: 20 years of marriage, 20 years of military service, and 20 years of overlap.
Military ID, retired pay, and shopping privileges
The divorced spouse may be able to retain these benefits if they meet the 20/20/20 rule.
Veteran's Pension
The divorced spouse may be eligible for a pension if the veteran served during a qualifying wartime period, received an honorable discharge or better, and requires assistance with activities of daily living.
Eligibility for these benefits may be limited by factors such as the length of the marriage and the number of years of active service. The divorced spouse may need to take specific actions after the divorce to secure benefits.
To learn more about VA benefits for divorced spouses, you can: Consult with the VA, Seek assistance from veterans' service organizations, Consult with legal experts, and Use the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) to process awards.
Good luck. Hope you will share what you learn with others.
This would be the first step.
I am not clear on why you ask us here vs calling them directly?
Research online; ask someone to help you do the research if you cannot do it yourself.
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