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The First Weeks as a Survivor walks ten early steps after a veteran's death: check the death certificate, order copies, find the DD-214, report the death to VA, Social Security and DFAS, protect joint accounts, and list benefits with a representative. Education only.
Help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer is always free. Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative.
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In crisis? Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7.