Survivor Benefits

Survivors Pension

This Pension may also be referred to as Death Pension, is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service.

DIC

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease.

Education

Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (DEA) Chapter 35 provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.