Many veterans are eligible for VA benefits for family members. Adding dependents to VA disability can lead to an increase in your monthly checks.
Families and Dependents
VIDEO: Why Now is a Good Time to File for VA Surviving Spouse Benefits
Now is a good time to file for VA surviving spouse benefits, even if you were denied in the past. VA disability lawyer Zack Evans explains.
VA Disability Survivor Benefits After a Suicide
Is it possible for survivors to get VA benefits after a suicide? Yes, but the benefits aren’t guaranteed. This post explains VA benefits after suicide.
Answers to 10 Common Questions About VA Survivor Benefits
We answer some FAQs about who is eligible for survivor benefits, and how they work.
What is SBP?
Before 2023, families could not receive full payments from both SBP and DIC benefits due to a now-repealed rule establishing an offset.
9 Things Widows, Widowers, and Other Survivors of Veterans Should Know About DIC Benefits
We share nine things that can help you if you’re a survivor planning to apply for DIC or appeal a DIC decision.
What Families Should Know Before a Veteran’s Death
Surviving spouses and other family of deceased veterans may be eligible for thousands of dollars a month, grief counseling, burial assistance, and more.
The PACT Act is Why Widows of Vietnam Veterans Are Filing for DIC Benefits (Again)
If your late spouse was a Vietnam or Gulf War veteran and had a resulting disability, a new law may mean that the VA owes you money previously denied.
Can Your VA Disability Be Garnished for Child Support?
If you are a divorced veteran with children, you might wonder how your disability payments will be affected. This article explains what you need to know.
Are Children or Grandchildren Eligible for Agent Orange Disability Benefits?
Doctors are divided over the second-generation effects of Agent Orange, but the VA does offer benefits for children of exposed vets, in some cases.
