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The document is an application form (VA Form 21-534a) for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) by a surviving spouse or child due to in-service death. It outlines the necessary information required from the claimant, including personal details of the veteran and the claimant, as well as instructions for completing and submitting the form. The document also includes privacy notices regarding the handling of personal information and emphasizes the importance of providing accurate information to avoid penalties.

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What qualifies as a dependent for VA disability?

A dependent is: A spouse (Note: We recognize same-sex and common-law marriages) A parent, if youre directly caring for them and their income and net worth are below a certain amount. An unmarried child (including an adopted child or stepchild) who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below.

How long can a dependent stay on VA disability?

Spouses have up to 10 years from the date the VA determines that the spouse is eligible for VA Dependent Benefits. Children may use the benefit between the ages of 18 and 26.

What is the 5 year rule for DIC?

DIC may also be paid if you had a 100 percent VA disability rating for ten continuous years prior to death, or if less than ten years, then at least five continuous years from the date of release from active duty. The VA determines who may receive DIC.

Is VA dependency and indemnity compensation considered income?

Review 2025 VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) rates for the surviving spouses and dependent children of Veterans. These VA survivor benefits are tax exempt. This means you wont have to pay any taxes on your compensation payments.

How long do dic benefits last?

DIC payments to a surviving spouse are payable for life, as long as the spouse does not remarry. Should the surviving spouse remarry, payments are terminated for life.

Is VA dependency and indemnity compensation a lifetime benefit?

Yes, VA DIC is a lifetime benefit in many cases. Spouses will often receive VA DIC for their entire life even if they remarry, in some cases. Children can receive VA DIC until theyre 18 or, if theyre in school, until theyre 23.

What is dependency and indemnity?

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a financial benefit administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The benefit is available to surviving spouses, children or parents 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.

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