I'm rated at 80%, if I pass on will my wife be eligible to receive any benefits?

PO2 Thomas McCune — Thu, 11 May 2023 11:01:39 -0400

Response by COL Randall C. made May 11 at 2023 11:05 AM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 11 May 2023 11:05:49 -0400

The answer is "Maybe". The VA's site* for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) shows the eligibility requirements. She wouldn't get your entire disability pension, but she would get a benefit (again, if eligible).
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* https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/

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Response by SP5 Peter Keane made May 11 at 2023 12:10 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 11 May 2023 12:10:06 -0400

DIC is only payable to surviving spouses if Veteran is rated at 100%. This also includes TDIU.. Other eligibility factors also come into play, but are moot if you don't meet the first.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 20 at 2023 9:13 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:13:12 -0400

SBP- I WAS 50% AND WAS PAYING EXTRA FOR SBP, NOW I AM 100% AND I AM STILL PAYING SBP NOW FOR MY DAUGHTER BECAUSE I AM NO LONGER WITH MY EX WIFE.
DON'T THEY EXPLAIN ANY OF THIS STUFF WHEN YOU ARE GIVEN YOUR RATING OR %?