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 ...
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 they’re a surviving spouse or another surviving dependent, look closely at the Survivors Pension. They may have eligibility under this benef...
Bob Niemiec Verified Asbestos.com Survivor Read Bob’s Story Why File a Mesothelioma VA Claim? Veterans with mesothelioma file VA claims to access a variety of helpful benefits. They may be eligible for VA disability compensation, health care, aid and attendance, caregiver benefits and more. Th...
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...
How are VA benefits for senior care paid? A VA pension with an upgrade of Aid and Attendance is most commonly awarded through direct deposit to the veteran or survivor’s bank account, says Graham. There are credit unions and veteran-friendly banks for any person who doesn’t have a bank...