For a spouse to receive DIC VA Benefits, a service-connected disability or one presumptive of military service must be listed on the death certificate as a primary cause of death or a contributing cause of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure the person that will sign the Veteran\u2019s death certificate (at the funeral home or a medical person at a hospital) is aware of any and all service-connected disabilities that could have caused or contributed to the Veteran\u2019s death (Item 35, Part II -n an Death Certificate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will help the spouse file a successful claim to receive VA benefits after the Veteran\u2019s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.va.gov\/disability\/dependency-indemnity-compensation\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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