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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal survivor compensation for eligible family members of deceased service members or veterans.
How to get help
Submit the appropriate survivor-benefit application online when available or by mail, or obtain help from an accredited representative or county veteran service officer.
Who this service helps
Surviving spouses, children, or parents must meet relationship and other VA requirements, and the service member's or veteran's death must meet a qualifying service-connected or rating basis.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply directly with VA; payment rates depend on claimant type and qualifying circumstances.
About this service
Provides a tax-free monthly benefit to eligible surviving spouses, children, or parents of service members or veterans whose death meets VA service-connection requirements.
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