FederalVeterans
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Tax-free monthly payments for surviving spouses and dependents of veterans who died in service.
About This Program
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a tax-free monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors — surviving spouses, children, and parents — of service members who died in the line of duty or veterans whose death was related to a service-connected disability.
Eligibility Requirements
| Other | Surviving spouse, child, or parent of a veteran |
| Other | Veteran died in service or from a service-connected condition |
| Other | Surviving spouse must not have remarried (with exceptions) |
Eligibility requirements may have changed. Verify at the official source before applying.
Benefit Amount
Base rate $1,612/mo for surviving spouse (2024); additional amounts available
Category
Veterans