Death & Survivor Benefits

Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivor pension, life insurance (SGLI/VGLI), burial benefits, and memorial services.

4 articles

Getting Started

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Burial Benefits & Memorial Services

VA burial benefits including national cemeteries, headstones, burial flags, burial allowances, and Presidential Memorial Certificates for eligible veterans.

Intermediate

Featured

3 min read

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

How DIC works, who qualifies, monthly payment amounts, and how to file for survivor benefits.

3 min read

Survivors Pension & Death Pension

How the VA Survivors Pension works, income limits, Aid & Attendance add-ons, and how to apply.

5 min read

Veterans Life Insurance Programs

A complete guide to VA life insurance options — SGLI, VGLI, S-DVI, and Veterans Affairs Life Insurance — eligibility, coverage, and how to apply.