Family Members: Family members have various survivor benefits they may qualify for, such as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), the VA Survivors Pension, burial benefits, and more. Additional Compensation: Veterans and family members may be eligible for additional compensation through lawsuits...
VA Surviving Spouse Benefits After the Death of a 100% Disabled Veteran Widows and widowed spouses of permanently and totally disabled veterans may be eligible for additional survivor's benefits. For example, the VA's Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monthly cash benefit...
For example, if you and your spouse have a combined annual income of $7,000 and your MAPR is $20,732, your VA pension would be$1,144.33 each month (or $13,732 for the year). Veterans with mesothelioma who qualify for a pension may also be able to receivemonthly Aid & Attendance ...
I cannot give enough thanks to the Veterans Benefit Group of Goodman Allen Donnelly for helping me get my survivor’s Benefit and Burial Benefit from the Veterans Administration. I had jumped all the hoops through the VA system for over 3 years, and even being denied after my hearing in DC...
If you think it might be easier, family members can also explore the option of applying for survivor benefits along with a disability claim. Take a moment to review the requirements for filing a VA claim to understand your options better. Requirements for VA Claims Discharge Status: Discharges...
If your loved one is a veteran, see if they qualify for the following benefits: Aid and Attendance benefit VA pension Disability compensation VA Health benefits If they’re the spouse of a living veteran, consider whether they can qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit with their spouse. ...
If you are a surviving spouse of a veteran who died of cancer or some other ailment that you think was service connected, you might be eligible for DIC survivor benefits. Ask a VA lawyer about disability benefits for survivors today. Apply for Survivor Benefits Search...
How to Add or Remove a Dependent from VA Compensation Benefits The VA will increase your disability compensation payment if you have qualified dependents listed on your claimand you have a disability rating of 30% or higher. Qualified dependents typically include a spouse, children (up to age 18...
This includes premature death, disability, and long-term care. Whether you are active duty or about to retire, we help you understand and factor in the Survivor Benefit Plan, Death Gratuity and other military and veterans’ survivor benefits as necessary so that your loved ones are taken care...
A funding fee is a one-time fee that a veteran, service member, or survivor pays on a VA-backed or VA direct home loan to help reduce the cost of the loan guarantee for US taxpayers. Does everyone pay a funding fee? No, you won't have to pay a VA funding fee if you meet sever...