DIC Compensation for Surviving Spouse/Dependent

You may be eligible for a survivor and/or dependent program called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Please click here to check:  https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation

Before your appointment, please make sure you have the following:

• DD 214 (All of them or Discharge Certificate) showing you served during one of the approved wartimes
  • Copies of your DD 214 and STRs/SMRs can be requested online here:  https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
  • You can also request your DD 214 and STRs/SMRs by using the attached SF-180
• Veteran’s VA rating decisions / award letters (all of them)
• Death certificate long form
• Copy of marriage license (If more than one marriage, copy of divorce decree or death certificate for each marriage)
• Death certificate long form
• Statement of account from funeral home showing:
  • The name of the deceased veteran
  • The nature of cost of the services and merchandise
  • Balance should be $0.00 or show “paid in full”
  • Expenses for transportation of the veteran’s remains

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