Find the right survivor benefit
After a death, survivor payments, health coverage, education and burial tasks use different programs.
Who this program may help
Relationship, service circumstances, disability history and financial rules differ across programs.
Read official eligibility instructionsChoose what you need
- Survivor compensation (DIC)
Qualifying death or disability circumstances; spouse, child and parent instructions differ.
- Survivors Pension
Wartime service and needs-based requirements for qualifying spouses or children.
- Unpaid benefits or a pending claim
Accrued benefits and substitution have different evidence and filing consequences.
- Family health coverage
CHAMPVA has a separate coverage application and eligibility rules.
- Family education
Compare DEA and the Fry Scholarship before choosing an application.
- Burial arrangements and benefits
Scheduling, expense allowances and memorial items are separate requests.
- Free accredited claim help
Find an accredited VSO representative and ask about survivor-benefit assistance.