Dual-veteran divorces expose gaps between state family law and federal military and VA benefit systems, where missed ...

Some retirees and annuitants already can view materials via their myPay account. Servicemember documents will be available ...

The deadline to enroll in the military's Survivor Benefit Plan during this year's open season has just shortened -- dramatically. Congress authorized the open season for military veterans to buy into ...

Money earned but not paid in the final month of a retiree’s life goes to whoever is listed as the Arrears Of Pay (AOP) beneficiary. DFAS will contact this person to assist in closing out the retiree’s ...

The recent ruling in the Supreme Court case Howell v. Howell shines a light on the confusing issue of retired and disability pay. The plaintiff, former Airman John Howell, believed he didn't have to ...

DOGE efforts to trim the federal workforce have led to about 100 early retirements and resignations at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, or DFAS, in Rome, federal officials have said. A ...

The death of a military retiree is a difficult time for family members. Among many of the resulting encumbrances is the need to report the death to DFAS as soon as possible. If unable to provide a ...