Survivors & Dependents Benefits

Use the links below to learn more about survivors and dependents benefits:

• Death Pensions

  Eligible dependents of deceased wartime veterans may be eligible for monthly benefits, depending upon their incomes.

• Dependents Educational Assistance

  More than $37,000 in educational assistance is available to eligible survivors.

• Bereavement Counseling

  Family members of servicemembers who died while in service to their country can receive free counseling at veterans centers.

• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

  Eligible surviving spouses may receive $1,033 a month or more, and surviving children may also be eligible for benefits.

• Parents Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (Parents DIC)

  Parents of deceased veterans may be eligible for monthly benefits that add up to over $5,000 a year.