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Qualification as Surviving Spouse of Army Member for Entitlement to Survivors' Benefits

B-186676 Oct 28, 1976
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A decision was requested concerning payment of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities to Mrs Virgie Lee Cowan, who prior to her husband's death had obtained a divorce, which was later set aside by a court on grounds of fraud. As widow of the deceased Sergeant, Mrs. Cowan qualifies to receive SBP annuities.

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