VA and DIC Disability Benefits for Widows and Deceased Husbands

Widows may be eligible to draw disability and DIC benefits from a deceased husband's VA service. Understanding the filing requirements is crucial for survivors.

Can a Widow Draw Disability from a Deceased Husband's VA and DIC Benefits?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Kat McCallum

A surviving spouse of a disabled military veteran may be eligible for different types of benefits, including Dependents Indemnity Compensation (DIC).

Kat McCallum has been a full-time medical writer since 2004. Her writing is found in "Lancet Neurology" and "Oncology News International," and on AuntMinnie.com, a website for radiologists. She also held communication leadership positions at the American Academy of Neurology and the Minnesota Trade Office. McCallum has a Bachelor of Arts in communications and political science from the University of Minnesota.