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2026 DIC Calculator

If you’re the survivor of a veteran, you can use this free online form to estimate how much you could receive in monthly VA benefits. This form only applies to survivors of veterans who died on or after January 1, 1993. If your spouse passed away before 1993, your rate is based on your veteran’s pay grade when they left the service.

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Do you have any dependent children under 18?
8-year provision: Were you married to the veteran for 8 years leading up to their death – AND – Did the veteran have TDIU or a 100% rating for those 8 years? If both of these are true, click yes.
Aid and Attendance: Do you have a disability and need help with regular daily activities (like eating, bathing, or dressing)?
Housebound allowance: Are you unable to leave your house because of a disability?
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If you’re the surviving spouse of a veteran, your monthly rate would start at $1,653.07.
If you qualify for DIC benefits as a surviving spouse and you have children, you receive extra for the first 2 years.
Even if your spouse was already receiving VA disability benefits, getting survivor benefits can still be a tricky process. Fill out the form below and we’ll have someone on our team evaluate your case. There is no obligation to have Woods & Woods help you file your claim.
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Entering ratings

Injuries to the arms and legs are entered separately from other ratings to account for the VA's bilateral factor. Here is an example of how our calculator works for a veteran with a 20% rating for a left hand injury and a 40% PTSD rating:

Screenshot of two ratings entered in the calculator. The first is Left arm at 20%. The second is a general VA disability at 40%.

Your result will appear below your selections. It includes the VA-calculated final rating as well as the rating before rounding, and your expected monthly payments.

Screenshot of the results from the two entered ratings. The results show the combined rating of 50%, the actual rating of 52%, and a monthly payment of $1132.90.

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