Eligible surviving spouses will receive their full SBP payments AND their full DIC payments. Please note the change in the law DOES NOT affect DIC payments, it only affects SBP payments when the surviving spouse is also receiving DIC. Please see our SBP-DIC news webpage for details and FAQs.
Can you receive SBP and DIC at the same time?
Answer: In general, an individual cannot receive both SBP and DIC concurrently. When the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) is informed that an individual is eligible to receive DIC from VA, DFAS will deduct the amount of DIC received from the SBP annuity. This is commonly known as the SBP/DIC offset.
What is the difference between DIC and SBP?
SBP allows a military retiree or retirement-eligible service member to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents. However, a VA benefit called the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) offsets the money a widow would receive from SBP, dollar-for-dollar.
Who is eligible for veterans DIC?
Surviving Children If you are a surviving child, you may be eligible for DIC if the Veteran parent: Died in the line of duty, OR • Died as a result of a service-connected injury or disease. You also must be unmarried and either: Under the age of 18, OR • Between the ages of 18 and 23 and currently attending school.
What is the DIC rate for 2020?
$1,340.14
How Much Is DIC? The basic monthly tax-free DIC benefit will increase from $1,319.04 in 2019 to $1,340.14 for 2020, with additional amounts also seeing the 1.6% increase.
How long does VA DIC last?
How Long Does Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Last? Once granted, DIC is permanent for surviving spouses, unless the surviving spouse remarries prior to turning 57 years of age. For surviving children, DIC usually lasts until the age of 18 (or 23 if the child is still in school).
Does DIC affect Social Security?
Since income does not matter for DIC benefits, receipt of Social Security benefits will not affect your DIC eligibility. Deceased veterans earned both the DIC benefit and the Social Security benefit through their work and their military service.
Who is eligible for VA DIC as a surviving spouse?
This is a result of Public Law 116-23, also known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Am I eligible for VA DIC as a surviving spouse or dependent?
How to apply for VA DIC as a parent?
If you’re the surviving spouse or child of a Veteran, fill out an Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ). Download VA Form 21P-534EZ (PDF) If you’re a surviving parent, fill out an Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent (s) (VA Form 21P-535). Download VA Form 21P-535 (PDF)
Can a survivor receive both DIC and SBP?
Under current law, a survivor may not receive the full amount of both SBP and DIC. In order to receive DIC, the survivor must waive the same amount of SBP.
What is the DIC rate for a veteran’s spouse?
Your monthly payment rate is: $573.20 Effective December 1, 2020 Surviving, unmarried adult child of a Veteran, when the Veteran’s surviving spouse is also eligible for DIC We make this monthly payment to you separately as the adult surviving child, in addition to the eligible surviving spouse’s compensation.
