Survivor Benefits Overview We make it easy to understand what the multiple benefits available to surviving family members of deceased veterans.
VA Pension Available for Low-Income Veterans and Survivors While small, this pension -- which is different from VA disability compensation -- may go a long way to help someone.
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
Scholarship Change for Survivors of Idaho Soldiers Is Law The measure changes the law to make the spouses and children of Idaho military personnel killed during training eligible for...
Here’s the VA's Dependency Indemnity Compensation Rates Increase for 2022 Survivors will see a modest increase from 2020
2022 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation? DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service...
2022 Survivor's Pension Rates The VA Death Pension is a tax-free benefit for low-income, orphans and widows of deceased wartime veterans.
The Survivor Benefit Plan Explained The Survivor Benefit Plan pays your spouse a monthly payment, protecting survivors against the risks of early death.
Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ensures a military retirees dependents receive a continuous lifetime annuity. Find answers to...
Survivor Benefit Plan for Reserve Component The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan is available for reserve and guard members.
Researchers Think They've Found the Cause of Gulf War Illness A Texas researcher who has investigated Gulf War illnesses has found evidence that some service members have a weak form of a...
'Unsettling' Army Recruitment Video Ignites Debate over Its Mysterious Intent It’s a stretch to link the U.S. Army to witchery, but that’s happening in response to an eerie video from the 4th...
Air Force Delivers 78,000 Pounds of Infant Formula The pallets of Nestlé Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula arrived from Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Guard Officer Allowed to Retire with Benefits After 'Motorboating' Subordinate In a plea deal struck after pleading guilty to a sexual assault, Capt. Billy Crosby served 30 days in jail and retired March...
'You Shouldn't Choose Between Having a Career and a Family': Army Approves Sweeping New Parenthood Policies The new directives will affect 400,000 soldiers who are also parents, including 29,000 single fathers.
