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This can be used to report the death of a MILITARY RETIREE ONLY. If the person you are reporting is not a Military Retiree, the request will not be processed.
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If you are located at a FOREIGN ADDRESS, you can also type that address in the below field.
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**Important information on DFAS procedures following the report of a death** =============================== Note: DFAS will stop monthly payments upon notification of death to prevent overpayment. DFAS is required to notify the bank and reclaim any payment in-full that was made after the Retiree's date of death. =============================== Please click the "Submit" button below to report the death of the Retiree:
 
 
Submits your report to DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay. Three days after submission; the case will be indexed, pay suspended, and it will be waiting for processing.
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