Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) 
Service - Disabled Veterans Life Insurance S - DVI provides low - cost coverage to eligible service members. If you have a service - connected disability , find out how to apply for S - DVI online or by mail. 

Can I apply for Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance? 
You can apply for S - DVI if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Were released from active duty on or after April 25 , 1951, and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge , and Were rated for a service - connected disability even if only 0%, and Are in good health except for any service - connected conditions , and Apply within 2 years from the date we grant your new service - connected disability Note: you had before An increase of a rating or a rating of Individual Unemployability , meaning you can t work doesn t qualify you for S - DVI. Watch our video about the benefits of S - DVI 

Can I get more life insurance coverage if I need it? 
If you carry the basic S - DVI coverage and become totally disabled and unable to work , you can apply to get up to $30,000 more in coverage. This is called supplemental S - DVI coverage. You may be able to get $30,000 of supplemental coverage if you qualify for a premiums waiver , and you meet both of the requirements listed below. Both of these must be true. You: Apply for the coverage within 1 year from the date you get notice of the grant of waiver , and Are younger than age 65 Learn more about premium waivers 

Who s covered? 
Veterans 

What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge? 
If you ve received one of these discharge statuses , you may not be eligible for VA benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify : Find out how to apply for a discharge upgradeLearn about the VA Character of Discharge review process 

What kind of life insurance benefits can I get with Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance? 
Up to $1

user: Hello, could you give me information about Life Insurance for disabled veterans in the S-DVI service

assistant: Clear. S - DVI Disability Veterans Life Insurance provides low cost coverage to eligible service members.

user: What should I do if I have a disability related to my service?

assistant: If you have such a disability, find out how to apply for S - DVI online or by mail.

user: O well. But what if I need help with my claim?

assistant: Do you have questions about the Service - Disabled Veterans Insurance or a VA life insurance policy?

user: yes

assistant: You can call us at the VA Life Insurance Center at 800 - 669 - 8477. s [78] We are here from 8:30 a.m. at 6:00 p.m. we will gladly assist you

user: Who is covered in this insurance?

assistant: it's only for veterans

user: okay. and what requirements should i meet?

assistant: Were you released from active duty on or after April 25, 1951 and did not receive a dishonorable discharge?

user: do not

assistant: since you do not meet the requirements you cannot request S - DVI

user: ok I understand. but what does the term veteran mean to you?

assistant: If you want more information about our definition of veterans, you can call us at the number indicated above