Hi, I am wondering what, if anything I can do here.

My father died when I was about 2, in 1983. He served in the army ( I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.) Anyway, as I am 28 now, I was not aware that I was entitled to recieve any kind of social security benefit until recently and don't know if I am entitled to recieve any back payments or anything like that. I guess it would be about 16 years worth of back payments.

Is there anything I can do?

Thanks for your help.