Who is eligible for casualty assistance

All military dependent deaths are reportable deaths. Anytime a dependent dies, report the death to the Casualty Assistance Center as soon as possible. The Casualty Assistance Center will assist the Soldier and family with all family life claims, and provide them with a list of mortuaries located on Oahu. Shipment of remains is reimbursable. Surviving spouses of active duty and retired Soldiers may receive casualty assistance through three methods:. Live Assistance. The benefits coordinator serves as a survivor's advocate who processes benefit claims, coordinates services from support organizations, and answers questions related to entitlements.

Guided Assistance. The Casualty Assistance Center can also arrange for a casualty assistance officer to visit the survivor at a location of choice. The casualty assistance officer will assist with completion of the forms and serve as a liaison between the survivor and the Benefits Coordinator.

Air Force Casualty Services provides assistance to next of kin of active and retired members: Active Duty: For active duty death, the Casualty Assistance Representative CAR facilitates prompt reporting, dignified and humane notification and efficient, thorough and compassionate assistance to active duty family members and beneficiaries.

Casualty Assistance Brochure. During these meetings, you will discuss payment of the death gratuity, preparation for the funeral, any honors due to your loved one and any questions you may have.

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When the unthinkable happens, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System is there to provide you with the following:.

The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System performs medicolegal examinations on American service members and civilians who are killed or die in a combat zone. The AFMES, through medicolegal examinations, determines the cause and manner of death, and scientifically confirms the identification of loved ones.

The Department of Defense is required to follow applicable laws and the instructions of your loved one.