Death gratuity
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Death gratuity
Federal · Department of Defense (DOD)
Tax free payment of $100,000 to eligible survivors of members of the Armed Forces who died while on active duty or while serving in certain reserve statuses.
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Tax free payment of $100,000 to eligible survivors of members of the Armed Forces who died while on active duty or while serving in certain reserve statuses.
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Death
Source: USA.gov Benefit Finder ↗ · 2026
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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