If a Veteran’s divorce finalizes in June, when will the spouse be removed from the benefit award?

When a Veteran's divorce is finalized, the process of removing the former spouse from benefit awards typically aligns with the beginning of the new month following the finalization of the divorce. This means that, if the divorce is finalized in June, the change in benefits would take effect on July 1.

The rationale behind this timing is generally linked to the administrative processes of benefit adjustments, which often operate on a monthly cycle. Benefits are processed at the end of the month for the following month, so any changes that occur in June would be reflected starting in July. Thus, the spouse will not be removed from the award until the start of the new month, which is why July 1 is the correct point for the change to take effect.