Let’s say a soldier comes up missing during a battle, how long before that person or their family no longers receives regular pay?
His regular and benefits accrue until he his presumed dead by the Dept of Defense. Once the MIA member is declared deceased, Survivor Benefit Plan eligibility will be determined. SBP annuities are reduced by the amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation paid by the Veterans Administration.
I think the implied question in the OP was, “How long until he is declared dead in this situation?”
Right, isn’t there people still M.I.A. (not classified K.I.A.) from decades ago?
MIA presumed dead is different than MIA presumed captured.