Dependents and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable to survivors of:

• service members who died during active duty
• veterans who died from service-related disabilities
• certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at time of death

Death Pension is payable to some surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime veterans.  The benefit is based on financial need.

VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.

Time Limits 
There are no time limits for applying for the benefits described above.