Who is eligible for DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation)?
Last verified July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- The base DIC rate for a surviving spouse is set annually and rises with dependents, aid & attendance, and housebound status.
- Remarriage after age 55 does not terminate DIC.
- A DIC denial can be appealed through the same AMA lanes as any other decision.
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