VA Disability Survivor Benefits: What kind of benefits can you get as a surviving child?
When aveteran passes away, it's not just spouses who may qualify for VA survivor benefits. Children-including adopted and even adult children who became permanently disabled before turning 18-might also be eligible for monthly compensation or pension support. But understanding how and when those benefits apply isn't always straightforward.How to pick stocks and invest smartFor surviving children, two key VA programs come into play: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and the Survivors Pension. Both offer monthly financial support, but they have different eligibility requirements and payout structures.What you could be getting each month (and how to know if you qualify)To receive DIC, a child must be under 18, or under 23 if they're in school full-time. There's also support for "helpless children"-those who became permanently disabled before adulthood. In 2025, the VA pays $409.53 each month to eligible children, with an […]
