Benefits You Should Know: DIC Survivor Benefits
When a service member or Veteran passes away, families may not know what benefits they should ask about.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, often called DIC, is a tax-free monthly VA benefit that may be available to eligible survivors.
A few things to know:
• DIC may be available to certain surviving spouses, children, or parents
• It may apply when a service member dies in the line of duty
• It may also apply when a Veteran dies from a service-connected injury or illness
• In some cases, a service-connected condition may contribute to the death, even if it was not the only cause
• This is different from VA Survivors Pension
DIC can be complicated, and families should not assume they are ineligible without asking.
Eligibility rules apply. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer or an accredited Veterans Service Organization for help understanding where to start.
Learn more from VA:
https://www.va.gov/…/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
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