Veterans Services: Veteran's Services

Veterans Services: Veteran's Services

Veterans Services

Tarrant County Veterans Services

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Tarrant County Veterans Services

Benefits for Survivors of Veterans

	Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
	DIC is a survivors benefit for the dependents of a veterans whose death was the result of a service connected disability or who had been 100% disabled due to a service connected condition for 10 years or more at the time of death.
	Death Pension
	The death pension is similar to the NSC pension in that is a "needs based" program. It is designed to provide assistance to the survivors of wartime veterans. However, the survivor need not be totally disabled. The survivor must have income from all sources below the Maximum Allowable Pension Rate (MAPR) and have a "limited" estate. The veteran must have an other than dishonorable discharge and at least 90 days active military service, at least one day during wartime.
	Survivor's Planning Guide
	The information contained in the "Survivor’s Planning Guide" is provided for use by the veteran who is concerned about helping their spouse through one of the most trying and difficult times in their life…knowing what to do and being able to do it when the veteran dies. Please take a look at this page and help us help your survivor!
	Burial Benefits
	Burial benefits are provided by the DVA for those veterans receiving monetary benefits from the DVA at the time of the veteran’s death.
	Survivor's Planning Guide: Timeline
	This page provides a timeline of what to do after the death of your loved one. The timeline spans one year.

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