Here’s the VA's Dependency Indemnity Compensation Rates Increase for 2022 Survivors will see a modest increase from 2020
2022 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation? DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service...
2022 Survivor's Pension Rates The VA Death Pension is a tax-free benefit for low-income, orphans and widows of deceased wartime veterans.
The Survivor Benefit Plan Explained The Survivor Benefit Plan pays your spouse a monthly payment, protecting survivors against the risks of early death.
Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ensures a military retirees dependents receive a continuous lifetime annuity. Find answers to...
Survivor Benefit Plan for Reserve Component The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan is available for reserve and guard members.
Survivor Benefit Plan Payments for Disabled Dependents A new law allows members to contribute their SBP payments to a Special Needs Trust to keep federal benefit eligibility
SBP Former Spouse Coverage SBP allows coverage for former spouses. Costs and benefits under this option are identical to those for spouse coverage.
Remarriage Rules Relaxed for Surviving Spouses Seeking VA Benefits The popular DIC program is now available to more survivors
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
8,500 US Troops Put on Alert for Possible Deployment as Ukraine Crisis Deepens The alert order was issued to units now in the U.S. that would be part of a NATO force if the alliance decides to activate a...
Army: Man Who Breached Gate, Tried to Ram Police Shot Dead The shooting happened early when the man drove toward Fort Knox police officers after initially fleeing from them.
House Approves Bill to Automatically Enroll Vets in VA Health Care Supporters of the bill touted it as a common sense measure that will help ease the transition to civilian life.
F-35 Crash Off Carl Vinson Is the Ship's 5th Major Mishap in 2 Months The accident left seven sailors injured while the pilot safely ejected and was later recovered.
Details Emerge in Deadly Rollover Crash that Led to Charges Against Driver as Marines Identify Victims The Marine Corps identified the two Marines who lost their lives as Lance Cpl. Jonathan Gierke and Pfc. Zachary Riffle.
