You may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation for surviving spouses if you meet the requirements listed below . You ll also need to provide evidence with your claim showing that one of the descriptions below is true for the Veteran or service member .
tell me the questions i must answer
Married the Veteran or service member before January 1 , 1957
yes
tell me the DIC eligibility information
Veterans who served on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam , or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam between January 9 , 1962 , and May 7 , 1975 , are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure . This is a result of Public Law 116 - 23 , also known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 .
Can I request benefits in what way?
Work with an accredited representative . Get help filing your claim
Can I be eligible for DIC benefits under the 2019 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act?
you may be eligible for DIC benefits based on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
How do I apply for compensation?