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Are you a military family eligible for survivor benefits?

By Peter Scherer Are you a military family eligible for survivor benefits? The VA offers two forms of compensation for spouses and children who meet certain conditions. The first is the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). This is a tax-free monetary benefit that makes monthly payouts. The amount received is dependent on a number of variables, which can…