Surviving Spouses
Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and survivor benefits — help understanding what you may be owed and what you need to move forward.
Dependency & Indemnity Compensation — you may be owed more than you know
If your spouse passed away due to a service-connected condition — or was rated 100% Permanent & Total for an extended period before passing — you may be entitled to monthly DIC payments from the VA.
This benefit is one of the most commonly missed and never filed. Many surviving spouses don't know they qualify, or they were never told. We help you understand your eligibility and what you need to move forward.
Monthly Tax-Free Payments
DIC provides ongoing monthly compensation paid directly to the surviving spouse — tax free.
10-Year P&T Rule
If the veteran was rated 100% Permanent & Total for 10 or more years before death, the spouse may qualify even if the cause of death wasn't service-connected.
Children & Dependent Parents
Dependent children and parents of the deceased veteran may also be entitled to DIC benefits.
Combinable With Other Benefits
DIC can often be combined with Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments and other VA survivor programs.
Were you left without answers?
Book a call and we'll walk through DIC eligibility with you — no pressure, no obligation.
Questions before you start?
Reach out directly — when you contact us, you talk to Nyki.
