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
Once you are approved for DIC, you will be eligible for CHAMPVA (health insurance for a dependent of a deceased veteran)

Veterans Service Commission
of Clark County

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