Losing a child who served in the military is an unimaginable grief. It’s a profound loss that changes the fabric of your life
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Honoring Their Legacy: Children’s Path to DIC Benefits
Losing a parent is a profound experience that leaves a void that is felt deeply, and this includes parents who served in the military. The VA
Learn MoreTogether in Spirit: A Surviving Spouse’s Guide to DIC Benefits
Losing a partner who served in the military is a difficult change. It’s not just about the loss of the loved one themselves, but also adapting to
Learn MoreSurvivor’s Benefits | VA Form 21P-534EZ Explained!
Veterans Survivors Benefits and VA Form 21P-534-EZ Many veterans’ families experience tremendous financial hardship following the death of a
Learn MoreEligibility for Dependent and Survivor VA Benefits
There are numerous benefits available to disabled veterans, but what about the families of these disabled veterans? Most of the time, the veteran is
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans – DIC – Part 2 – Establish Entitlement
In the last blog post we talked about the basics of DIC benefits. Here we will explore further the two ways to establish entitlement to
Learn MoreSurviving Family Members of Blue Water Vets – Don’t Forget about DIC Benefits
UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. For many years, the VA denied that there was any connection between Vietnam
Learn MoreBlue Water Veterans – Pay Close Attention to Effective Dates
UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. With the pressure on the VA to reinterpret how they define inland waterways,
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses and DIC – Part 3
In Part One, we discussed requirements for a spouse to be eligible to receive VA benefits. In Part Two we discussed the types of benefits available to
Learn MoreSurvivor’s Benefits – How to Navigate the Complex VA System after a Veteran’s Death Part 2
Today, we will cover the topic of substitution in relation to survivor’s benefits. Survivors of veterans who died on or after October 10, 2008 are
Learn MoreVA DIC Benefits for Survivors: Part II (Who is Eligible?)
In a recent blog I discussed Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits; however, I only went into the basics. Here, I will be exploring
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