Veterans Services: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Tarrant County Veterans Services

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Benefit Programs for Survivors

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

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The DIC Compensation benefit is provided to the unremarried surviving spouse, dependent children, and certain dependent parents of veterans who died on active duty, as the result of a service connected disability, or had been permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service connected disability for at least ten years at the time death due to an unrelated cause.

Application Procedure

DVA form 534 is used for widows to apply for this benefit. Supporting documentation includes copies of marriage license to veteran, divorce decrees from any former spouses (for veteran and widow), and a copy of the veterans death certificate and appropriate medical records. We strongly advise applicants to consult with the County Veterans Service Office prior to submitting this application. We can assist the widow complete the application and acquire supporting documents. This may help reduce delays in receiving benefits or even prevent denial of benefits.

Please call the Veterans Service Office at (817) 531-5645 for additional information and application forms.

Content Last Modified on 2/18/2004 1:35:57 PM

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