R.H. Melton
The death of a spouse can be devastating. Even in a time of emotional distress and heartache, the bills don't stop. If your husband was receiving disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs before he died, you can't continue collecting his benefits. However, you may qualify...
If you have a service-connected disability, you may be eligible to receive a monthly compensation payment. You may also be eligible to receive additional compensation if you have a service-connected rating of 30% or higher and have dependents, if you have missing limbs or if your spouse is ...
was related to an in-service incident or illness. However, survivors of veterans who die from non-service-connected conditions may also receive DIC if the veteran was eligible for, or was receiving, compensation for total disability for a statutory period of time before the veteran’s death. ...
For several weeks in the spring and summer of 1995, Robert S. McNamara, secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, traveled the lecture and television circuits promoting his book, In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Less... ...
For the surviving spouse to be eligible, the deceased service member must have: Died in the line of duty Passed away as a result of a service-connected disability Been missing in action, or a prisoner of war, for at least 90 consecutive days ...
A spouse needs to file a DIC claim even if their loved one was receiving disability compensation for mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease before their death. If a veteran was not receiving VA compensation, a surviving spouse may apply for DIC. They must submit information documenting ...
politics, the high court in 2025 is expected to rule on issues ranging from guns and gender-affirming care to disability rights and free speech. Laura MannweilerDec. 30, 2024 Visa Spat Shows Trump’s Inconsistencies The fight over a program meant to increase immigration laid bare some of the...
After approval, veterans receive a check that is retroactive to the claim submission date. Disability checks arrive on the first day of every month. How is Compensation Decided? The VA reviews several factors when determining the type and amount of compensation and benefits. ...
A year after Dominion Energy suffered its biggest legislative loss in decades, Virginia’s largest utility is back as the most powerful political force in Richmond. Its influence appears to be greater than ever, powered by campaign donations so large that they warp what it means for legislators...