The Social Security Administration is honoring veterans and their families this Memorial Day by highlighting the benefits offered to wounded service members or families who have suffered the loss of a loved one who served.

Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist with the SSA reminds families who have lost loved ones that Social Security benefits may be made payable to surviving family members including spouses and children.

Veterans who were wounded in battle also have an opportunity to receive benefits to help financially if the veteran is unable to return to work.

Myers says to visit www.ssa.gov/survivors or www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/ for more information.

Jack Myers appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.