Survivors Benefits: VA Benefits for Deceased Veterans' Dependents

0:00 Introduction
0:59 What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)?
2:13 What criteria must a veteran meet for their survivors to be eligible for DIC benefits?
What is service connection for cause of death?
What if a veteran’s death is not service connected at time of death? Can survivors still receive VA benefits?
The importance of the veteran’s death certificate
8:55 What makes a surviving spouse eligible for Disability and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)?
Does common law marriage count?
What if a surviving spouse remarries, will their DIC benefits be terminated?
Is there any additional compensation available for surviving spouses?
Do survivors receive the same amount of compensation as the veteran was receiving? What happens to a veterans benefits when they die?
13:15 What makes a surviving child eligible to receive DIC benefits?
Disabled children
Nehmer class members (Vietnam Veterans)
Can adult children receive Disability and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)?
16:02 What makes a surviving parent eligible to receive DIC benefits?
17:45 What is VA Survivors Pension, or Death Pension?
What if a surviving dependent receives property or money from the deceased veteran?
19:21 How can a veteran’s survivor apply for Disability and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)?
20:27 Other Considerations
Can sick or elderly veterans do anything in advance to prepare for their survivors to receive benefits?
Can veterans or their survivors submit a medical opinion to support a cause of death claim for DIC?
What if there are multiple survivors (multiple dependents)? Can they all receive DIC benefits?
23:51 Common mistakes VA makes with DIC claims


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