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Marriage during retirement

Find out family benefits for Veterans who get married during retirement.


Spouse and children from Veteran's marriage during retirement are eligible to receive Derivative Pension and other retirement benefits.

However, Veteran's spouse and children from marriage during retirement may only receive retirement benefits and derivative pension benefits for 20 years from Veteran's retirement date.

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