Survivor Benefits

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Survivor Benefits Overview

We make it easy to understand what the multiple benefits available to surviving family members of deceased veterans.

Survivor Benefits Information

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SBP Coverage and Benefits

When you retire, you may be able to elect any of several SBP options, which are listed below.

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2023 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates

What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation? DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service...

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The Military Death Gratuity

Death gratuity is a one-time tax free payment for survivors to deal with financial hardships due to loss of a servicemember

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Family Survivor Benefits

Survivors get several benefits including Dependent Indemnity Compensation, a Death Gratuity, and Tricare benefits.

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Survivor's Resource List

Dealing with loss can be difficult. Many resources are available to help you deal with it

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Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA)

Surviving spouses whose SBP have been offset as a result of receiving DIC are eligible for a Special Allowance.

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2023 Survivor's Pension Rates

The VA Death Pension is a tax-free benefit for low-income, orphans and widows of deceased wartime veterans.

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2023 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates

What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation? DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service...

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Here’s the VA Dependency Indemnity Compensation Rates for 2023

Survivors will see a major increase from 2022