Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

• Start Strong: Your Guide to VA Survivor BenefitsThis guide will help you identify VA survivor benefits.
• 2026 Survivor Benefits Booklet – Digital EditionIt provides updated eligibility, financial, educational, and health resources for survivors.
• Office of Survivors Assistance resource serviceIt serves as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
• Application Forms and InformationIt is offered on the Office of Survivors Assistance site for eligible survivors and dependents.
• Funeral ResourcesIt is offered on the Office of Survivors Assistance site for survivors and dependents.
• Survivors of Suicide LossIt is offered on the Office of Survivors Assistance site for survivors and dependents.

Eligibility

The Office of Survivors Assistance was established by Public Law 110-389, Title II, Section 222, in October 2008 , to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. In the course of perusing this Web site, OSA hopes that Survivors and dependents, Veterans, their families, caregivers and others will become more knowledgeable about the benefits and services offered by VA to eligible Survivors and dependents, and take the next steps to apply, if deemed eligible.

How to reach them

• Call (800) 827-1000
• Visit www.va.gov/survivors
• Serves all of Maryland