Survivors & families
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and other survivor benefits.
Surviving spouses, children and parents of some Veterans and service members may get Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), a tax-free monthly payment.
Other survivor benefits include education help (Chapter 35 / Fry Scholarship), health care (CHAMPVA) and burial benefits.
Key facts and current amounts
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DIC basic monthly rate, surviving spouse Verified
$1,699.36
What the official source says
“your monthly rate would start at $1,699.36”
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Are DIC payments taxed? Verified
No — tax exempt
What the official source says
“These VA survivor benefits are tax exempt.”
How to get it
- Check eligibilityReview DIC eligibility on VA.gov.
- ApplyApply with VA Form 21P-534EZ, ideally with help from an accredited VSO.
Official links
Help in your state
Your state veterans agency can help you apply for federal benefits for free and tell you about state-only benefits.