Question:
Hi Jim, I have a question. My husband was a Vietnam Army combat medic and collected on 100% service related disability. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 70 from agent orange presumptive lung cancer. I have been collecting survivor benefits for almost 2 years. I have just turned 60 years old and filed a claim at Social security for Widows benefits. they say I am entitled to it, and it will start next month. My question is, am I really entitled to both? I do not want to get something I’m not supposed to get and have to pay it back. Thanks in advance.
Jim's Reply:
Yes, you are entitled to both benefits. Neither benefit is means tested and you appear to be fully eligible for each benefit.