Requirements To Collect Military and Social Security Death Benefits?

DUH

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If my husband dies, would I be cut off from receiving his benefits?
Here are some specifics. I am 44 and he is 80. (yea, yea, I've heard it all lol) We've been together for 15 years, but only just got legally married in 2007.

We have a 12 year old child. I am listed on his SBP and so is our son. He receives military retirement benefits. He has been collecting Social Security also since he turned 65.

I am a stay at home mom and homeschool my son. If my husband dies would I still be able to collect benefits to support my son and myself monthly? I am worried about this because his health has been going slowly downhill.

Thanks for your advice.

PS He is retired Army after 23 years of service.
 
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