Program Description
The Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a
monthly check paid to eligible survivors.
General Program Requirements
To qualify for this benefit program, you must be the child, spouse,
or parent of a veteran who died while serving in active military duty or as
a result of a service-connected disability.
If death was after service, the veteran's discharge from service
must have been given under other than dishonorable conditions.
There is no requirement as to length of
service.
National Guard and Reserve
members who were activated for federal military service and later separated
are considered to be veterans.
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and
veterans, once discharged.
Payments
to parents of deceased veterans depend upon their income.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Additional information on this program may be
obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at this Internet
address:
http://www.vba.va.gov/benefit_facts/index.htm#survivors-info
Spouses
and children should apply for DIC by completing an “Application for
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by
a Surviving Spouse or Child” (VA Form 21-534).
Parents should apply for DIC by
completing an “Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by
Parent(s)” (VA Form 21-535).
VA can send
you a form if you call
1-800-827-1000.
You can download the form
at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.
If you
have questions about this benefit or you need an application, you can call
VA at this toll-free
number:
1-800-827-1000
People who are hearing impaired may call
this toll-free TTY
number:
1-800-829-4833
Managing Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
http://www.vba.va.gov
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