What VA survivor benefits does my wife qualify for?

PO3 Jack Foss — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:53:18 -0400

None

Response by COL Randall C. made May 11 at 2023 6:00 PM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:00:07 -0400

Variations on this have been asked multiple times today.

There are a number of VA programs that a survivor of the veteran might be eligible for (VA Survivors Pension, VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, VA Home Loans, Scholarships, Healthcare coverage, etc).

The BEST way to determine what Veteran programs that the survivor is eligible for is to talk to your State's Veterans Affairs office. They will be in the best position to tell you which state and federal programs they would be eligible for.

Do an internet search for your state and add the terms 'Veteran Affairs' onto it (i.e., Texas Veterans Affairs) and it should give you the contact information.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2023 12:30 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:30:41 -0400

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/about-va-dic-for-spouses-dependents-and-parents-veterans-affairs

About VA DIC for spouses, dependents, and parents | Veterans Affairs | RallyPoint

This is a question that is asked quite often and I thought I would share with our community. If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation.