[WSBARP] Designation of Ex-spouse as Beneficiary of Veterans life insurane policy

[Bryce Dille]

Federal law preempts the state statute and it states that benefits go to
designated beneficiary as to veteran’s life ins policy. There is a case
right on point but the name of the case and the cite escape me for the
moment.

 

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[mailto:wsbarp-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of PrestonFoskey
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 11:47 AM
To: wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com
Subject: [WSBARP] Designation of Ex-spouse as Beneficiary of Veterans life
insurane policy

 

Listmates:

                Medically retired veteran passed away.  She was single at
time of death by reason of dissolution of marriage.

                She had Veterans Life insurance policy and ex-husband
still listed as beneficiary.

                I believe that RCW 11.07.010 would void the designation
and the proceeds of the policy should be paid to the estate.

                VA says ex-husband has put in a claim and that they are
not bound by state law.  It appears that they are going to pay benefits to
ex-husband over our objection.

                I was told caller would refer this to his supervisor and
they would send me a letter.

                Has anyone addressed this issue? Is the VA’s position that
our statute does not control correct?

                Appreciate any input.

 

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