2712. How are SVB payments calculated?
The basic SVB payment rate is 75 percent of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate. It is reduced by the dollar amount of your monthly other benefit income (as explained 2707).
For 2005, the unreduced SVB payment rate is $434.25.
Last Revised: Apr. 18, 2006
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survivor benefit plans
can a widow receive military survivor benefit , federal survivor benefit and social security after dealth of spouce
Military, federal, and Social Security survivor benefits
It would be best to consult your local Social Security Office regarding your particular case.
Here are two publications which describe cases where Social Security benefits you would otherwise receive would be reduced if you have benefits as a federal employee :
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10007.html
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html