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SBP (Survivor Benefits Plan) and DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation): Can You Get Both? The short answer is yes. Eligible surviving dependents can receive both Dependency and Indemnity (DIC) benefits from the VA and the Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) annuity from the military. It’s a fair question, though, because that hasn’t always been true. SBP …
Property Tax Exemptions for Surviving Military Spouses Many states and counties offer some disabled veterans–or even all veterans–property tax breaks. Property taxes are a growing problem for older and disabled people around the country. The high cost of property taxes often presents an obstacle to keeping the home, even if the home is mortgage-free. Loss …
Free College for Veterans’ Dependents: How Chapter 35 and Fry Scholarship Work Military families pay a cost that doesn’t show up on a paycheck. If a veteran in your life became permanently and totally disabled from their service, or didn’t come home at all, the VA has two programs that can send you or your …
Can a Veteran’s Parents Receive DIC Benefits? When a service member or Veteran dies from a condition connected to their military service, VA compensation doesn’t stop with spouses and children. Parents can qualify too, through a benefit most families have never heard of until they need it: Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, or Parents’ DIC. …
The Easiest Way to a 100% VA Disability Rating A 100% disability rating offers many benefits. A veteran with a 100% rating receives full monthly benefits in 2026, which is $3,938.58/month for a veteran with no dependents, following the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment that took effect December 1, 2025. All VA disability compensation is tax-free at …
DIC and Survivors Pension Claims Now Paid Faster Survivors’ benefits can be a lifeline for spouses, children, and even parents of a deceased veteran. Unfortunately, survivors have often had to wait months for benefits–sometimes even a year or more. One reason for the delay is that, until recently, claims for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) …
Can My Spouse Receive My VA Disability After I Die? It is unfortunate that after you pass away, your spouse will not be able to receive your VA disability compensation. However, after your passing, your spouse may qualify for a monthly allowance also known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). What Is Dependency And Indemnity …
VA Compensation for Sleep Apnea More than 500,000 U.S.military veterans are receiving VA disability benefits for sleep apnea. It’s the most common respiratory condition people receive VA compensation. Many other veterans are believed to suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea, which can significantly increase the risk of certain cardiac issues. A veteran may receive VA disability …
Understanding VA Benefits for Veterans’ Grown Children The vast majority of VA benefits, including VA disability benefits, go straight to the veteran. That’s even true when a veteran gets additional VA disability benefits for dependents–the veteran’s monthly benefit is increased, rather than any money going directly to the dependents. However, there are some benefits that …
VA Benefits For Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans The VA provides financial, educational, job assistance, and health care benefits to the spouses of 100% disabled veterans to help support their families. These benefits also include additional monthly compensation. If your partner has such a disability rating, you can seek various VA benefits even after their …
Tinnitus VA Ratings: Using Secondary Conditions The most recent annual report from the Veterans Administration shows that tinnitus is the most common service-connected condition veterans are currently receiving disability benefits for. That is true for both new claims and total VA disability benefits. In the 2024 fiscal year alone, 273,502 new claims were approved for …
5 Ways Federal Budget Cuts Are Hurting Veterans The recent federal budget cuts are hitting veterans hard, and it’s not just about job losses. These cuts affect the services and support that veterans rely on, from health care to research and even suicide prevention. Here’s a quick breakdown of why these cuts are especially damaging …
VA Unemployment Income Limits If you are a former service member with service-connected disabilities and are unable to sustain gainful employment, you may require assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) individual unemployability compensation program. However, to be eligible for these benefits, you will have to prove more than just a service-connected disability. …
How to Pass a C&P Exam A compensation and pension exam – also known as a C&P exam or a VA claim exam is a part of the process when a veteran files a claim with the VA for VA disability compensation or pension benefits. This exam helps the VA determine if a veteran has …
How Does Back Pay Work for VA Disability? You probably know that getting your VA disability claim approved can take some time–especially if you have to go through an appeal. The good news is that if your claim is ultimately approved, you’ll get benefits starting from the effective date of your claim, not the date …
Approximately 44.7 million people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 24.4 million people, or 8 percent of the population, suffer from PTSD at any given time, according to the nonprofit organization PTSD United, Inc. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that PTSD affects between 11 to 20 percent of military veterans who …
The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 is a law that expands the number of options available to veterans for receiving quality healthcare in a timely manner. The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) created by this act will allow eligible veterans to access primary care, mental health care, and inpatient and outpatient care in …
