How much does the widow of a 100 disabled veteran receive

• VA DIC Eligibility Through a Military Veteran Spouse

To qualify for VA disability benefits through a deceased spouse, an applicant must meet certain basic standards. The federal government will only consider you eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) if your military veteran spouse: 

• Died while on active duty
• Died as a result of a service-related injury/illness
• Died while on VA disability compensation for at least ten years (only five years if your military veteran spouse went on VA disability directly after discharge)
• How Veterans Affairs Defines “Surviving Spouse”

The definition of “surviving spouse” is not always so straightforward. You will qualify as a surviving spouse for the purposes of VA DIC benefits if you were: 

• Married for at least one year
• Married for any amount of time if your spouse died while on active duty
• Technically unmarried, but shared a child with the deceased veteran and were cohabitating at the time of their passing
• Remarriage and VA DIC Benefits (Your Age Matters)

The impact that remarriage will have on your VA DIC eligibility depends on your age. If you were remarried before your 57th birthday, you are generally ineligible to file for VA DIC benefits. If you were remarried after your 57th birthday, you typically can still file for VA DIC benefits. 

Note: If your VA DIC benefits were cut off because of remarriage, but the subsequent marriage ended due to death, divorce, or annulment, you have the right to file for the reinstatement of your DIC benefits.  

DIC Benefits for 2021: $1,357.56 Per Month

As reported by Military.com, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021. The monthly benefit is now a tax-free amount of $1,357.56 per month. For surviving spouses who have minor children, an additional monthly benefit is available for each child. 

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At Harold W. Conick & Associates Ltd., our Chicago Metropolitan Region and State of Illinois VA disability attorney is a reliable, experienced advocate for clients and their families. If you have any questions about veteran’s benefits through a deceased spouse, we can help. Contact us now for your free, no-commitment initial consultation. From our Lisle office, we provide veterans disability claim services throughout the region.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides specific financial, educational, job assistance, and health care benefits to help support disabled veterans’ families. This assistance can help ease the burdens on military families, as long as they are aware of the benefits they qualify for, and how to apply for them.

Benefits Eligibility for Spouses of Veterans

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Financial Benefits

Veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability rating are eligible for specific payment increases for their spouses and children. These additional payments are automatically awarded, so the spouse does not have to apply for them.

The additional payments are added to other disability compensation the veteran is awarded, which include:

• $150 a month for a spouse with no children
• $259 a month for a spouse with a child
• $75 a month for each additional child

Health Benefits

In addition to this financial assistance, your family may be eligible for health care coverage through the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), which shares the cost of health care services and supplies with the VA. Spouses and children of disabled veterans may be eligible for reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient services, prescription medications, medical equipment, nursing care, and mental health care as long as the following remains true:

• The veteran and their spouse remain married.
• All children are under 18 (or under 23 and still in school).

Children may remain on CHAMPVA after the above age limits if they have disabilities that make it impossible to support themselves.

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Educational Benefits

If your spouse has a 100 percent service-connected disability, you do not have to put their care ahead of your and your children’s education. The VA will help you in this area as well, providing up to three years and nine months of benefits for the spouse and all children. This can be used to pursue a degree, a certificate or a work-training program. Spouses can also use it for correspondence courses.

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State-Offered Benefits

The spouse’s state of residence may offer additional benefits to the spouses of disabled veterans. These benefits may include employment assistance, free counseling, and property tax exemptions. The benefits offered may vary from state-to-state, so it is a good idea to check with your state’s Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.

How to Obtain 100 Percent VA Benefits as a Spouse

Some benefits should be awarded automatically once your spouse’s service-connected disability is rated at 100 percent. Other benefits will be awarded only after your application has been approved.

The application process can be complicated, and the VA is not always clear about requirements or due dates.

If your spouse has a 100 percent service-connected disability, veterans disability lawyer George Sink, Sr. and his team are ready to work hard on your behalf to make sure that you and your family get all of the benefits you are eligible for. George Sink knows what it is like to be a disabled veteran because he is one. That’s why so many other veterans and their families have turned to him for assistance. He knows the process and truly cares about helping other vets get the assistance they deserve.

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