I'm here to serve you want to know if you are eligible for VA DIC as a surviving spouse or dependent
yes. What requirements do I need to meet?
Were you married to the veteran or service member before January 1, 1957?
Yes
I would like to know if the veteran's eligibility was due to a service-related disability rated totally disabling?
they must have had this rating
About the information and documents I need to identify the deceased, what other documents do I need when I call the National Cemetery scheduling office?
If the person was married , you ll also need the surviving spouse s status as Veteran , service member , or family member
Is my surviving spouse or dependent eligible for VA DIC? What is the rating?
Since his release from active duty and for at least 5 years immediately before his death,o For at least 1 year before their death if they were a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 1999Note: Totally disabling means that the veteran's injuries make it impossible for them to work.
Do you also know about Exposure to Agent Orange on Navy or Coast Guard ships, can they get disability compensation?