VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Calculator for Surviving Spouse and Children
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STEP 1: Check the checkbox for the appropriate DIC, then fill out the corresponding form.
COMPENSATION FOR ELIGIBLE SPOUSE
(With or without Children Under Age 18)
- When the Veteran Died On or After January 1, 1993:
- When Spouse is entitled to Aid and Attendance or Housebound, then check the appropriate radio button
- Veteran's Info:
- Answer the disabled and married question
- Children's Info:
- Select the number of dependent children under age 18 from the drop-down select
- Answer the 2 year transitional question
- When the Veteran Died Before January 1, 1993
- Veteran's Info:
- For pay grade, check the appropriate radio button and select an option from the corresponding drop-down select
- Answer the disabled and married question
- Children's Info:
- Select the number of dependent children under age 18 from the drop-down select
COMPENSATION FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN
- Surviving, Unmarried Adult Child, When the Veteran's Surviving Spouse is Also Eligible for DIC:
- Select the number of children between ages 18 and 23 in a qualified school program, from the drop-down select
- Select the number of helpless children over 18, from the drop-down select
- Surviving Eligible Child, When the Veteran Doesn't have a Surviving Spouse Who's Eligible for DIC:
- Select total eligible children, from the drop-down select
- Select the number of helpless children over 18, from the drop-down select
STEP 2: Print Results
Click the "Print' button near Estimated Compensation to receive a printout of results.
NOTE: When you leave this page or click refresh, all the values you entered will be cleared.
Select the appropriate DIC