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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the dd form 2656 7 2003 in the editor.
  2. Begin with Section 1, 'Deceased Member Data Verification.' Fill in the deceased member's name, social security number, rank/rate, date of birth, date of death, and branch of service. Ensure all information is accurate.
  3. Proceed to Section 2, 'Claimant Verification.' Enter your name, social security number, date of birth, telephone number, citizenship status, type of benefit claimed (SBP/RCSBP/RSFPP), and your relationship to the decedent.
  4. If you are a spouse applicant, complete Section 3 by certifying your marriage date and providing details about any children under age 23 or incapacitated.
  5. For child applicants in Section 4, indicate marital status and student status if applicable.
  6. Complete Section 5 for former spouse applicants by providing divorce and remarriage dates if relevant.
  7. Review the Statement of Understanding in Section 6 carefully before signing in Section 7. Ensure all fields are filled accurately to avoid delays.

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The DD Form 2656-7 is used to establish the Survivor Benefit Plan after the passing of an active, reserve, or retired military service member. Additional help in filling out the DD 2656-7, including a Form Wizard and a how-to video, is available.
The DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel, is required by DFAS to establish a. retired pay account for military retirees. The form is used for all branches of service and all service components.
Its purpose is to provide the officer, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other government agencies with a clear, concise summary of a persons active duty and reserve component service as applicable, at the time of transfer, release, discharge, or change of component or status.
The DD Form 2656-7 is used to establish the Survivor Benefit Plan after the passing of an active, reserve, or retired military service member. This checklist is designed for use by the spouse (widow or widower), eligible former spouse, or child of a deceased military member/retiree.
You will need to complete the DD Form 2656-2, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Termination Request and submit it to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). b. The total disability rating has been held for not less than five continuous years from the last date of active duty.

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After verifying the information provided, please sign the form below and return it to: Defense Finance and Accounting Service, U.S. Military Annuitant Pay, 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-1300 or fax it to DFAS toll-free at 1-800-982-8459.
The spouses signature must be docHubd and dated on or after your signature on the DD Form 2656. If you do not obtain your spouses concurrence, your SBP election defaults to Spouse or Spouse and Child(ren) SBP coverage based on your full retired pay.

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