INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Select DIC based on when the Veteran died, then fill out the corresponding form.
If the Veteran Died Before January 1, 1993:
- Compensation for Children without the Spouse:
- Check the checkbox for BEFORE JAN. 1, 1993 — DIC for Children without Spouse
- Select the total number of children from the drop-down select
- Compensation for a Spouse with or without Children:
- Check the checkbox for BEFORE JAN. 1, 1993 — DIC for Spouse with or without Children
- If Spouse is entitled to Aid and Attendance or Housebound, then check the appropriate radio button
- Veteran’s Info:
- For pay grade, check the appropriate radio button and select an option from the corresponding drop-down select
- Answer the disabled and married question
- Children’s Info:
- Select the appropriate answers from the drop-down selects
If the Veteran Died On or After January 1, 1993:
- Compensation for Children without the Spouse:
- Check the checkbox for ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1993 — DIC for Children without Spouse
- Select the appropriate number of children from the drop-down selects
- Compensation for a Spouse with or without Children:
- Check the checkbox for ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1993 — DIC for Spouse with or without Children
- If Spouse is entitled to Aid and Attendance or Housebound, then check the appropriate radio button
- Veteran’s Info:
- Answer the disabled and married question
- Children’s Info:
- Select the appropriate number of children from the drop-down selects
- Answer the 2 year transitional question
STEP 2: Print Results
Click the “Print” button near Estimated Compensation to receive a printout of results.
NOTE: When you leave this page or click refresh, all the values you entered will be cleared.
Rates for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation – Effective 12/1/17
Source: https://benefits.va.gov/Compensation/current_rates_dic.asp