DIC — Dependency & Indemnity Compensation
A tax-free monthly benefit for eligible survivors (~$1,653/mo base for a surviving spouse in 2026).
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See Life After the Rating →Screeners only — not determinations. DIC, VR&E (38 CFR 21), and PCAFC each have detailed rules and exceptions. Confirm at VA.gov or with a VSO. US Vet Help is not affiliated with the VA and does not file claims.