Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) may be payable to survivors of:
- Service members who die on active duty
- Veterans who died from service-related disabilities
- Certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at time of death
Death Pension is payable to some surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime veterans. The benefit is based on financial need.
VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.
Time Limits: There are no time limits for applying for the benefits described above.
Benefits Include:
- Death Pensions
- Bereavement Counseling
- Educational Assistance
- VA Medical Care
- VA Home Loan Guaranty