DIC Benefits
Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Service Members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease.
ELIGIBILITY
(SURVIVING SPOUSE)
Eligibility (Surviving Spouse) To qualify for DIC, a surviving spouse must meet the requirements below.
THE SURVIVING SPOUSE WAS:
Married to a Servicemember who died on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training
OR
Married the Veteran before January 1, 1957
OR
Married the Veteran within 15 years of discharge from the period of military service in which the disease or injury that caused the Veteran’s death began or was aggravated
OR
Was married to the Veteran for at least one year
OR
Had a child with the Veteran
AND
Cohabited with the Veteran continuously until the Veteran’s death or, if separated, was not at fault for the separation
AND
Is not currently remarried
Note: A surviving spouse who remarries on or after December 16, 2003, and on or after attaining age 57, is entitled to continue to receive DIC.
When Coming to Our office
Please Bring the Following Documents:
- Discharge or separation papers (DD214 or equivalent)
- Marriage Certificate
- Death Certificate for Veteran
