Dependency claims are made by immediate or close relatives of the deceased who have been deprived of their support and services. It is a compensation claim, not for the deceased but for their family after death.
Submitting an electronic dependency claim through eBenefits allows VA to make a decision on your claim in as little as 48 hours. Simply log into eBenefits and click “Add or Remove Dependent” under the Apply section.
After you file your claim for VA DIC, it will take several months for the VA to approve it and for you to begin receiving benefits. The average amount of time for the VA to process disability-related claims was 141 days. However, our team may be able to help you access VA DIC benefits in less time.
Answer the questions below to find out how much in DIC benefits you might be entitled to. YearDICTotal 2025 $1,653.07 $1,653.07 Total: $1,653.07
What is the Hardest VA Claim to Get? Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) ... Sleep Apnea. Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) ... Chronic Pain Without a Clear Diagnosis.
If you're the surviving spouse or child of a veteran, fill out VA Form 21P-534EZ, “Application for DIC, Survivor's Pension and/or Accrued Benefits.” If you're a surviving parent, fill out VA Form 21P-535, “Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent(s).”
You can get a decision in as little as 48 hours. You must have a Premium eBenefits account. Click, “Add or Remove Dependent” under the Apply section.
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for a 100% rating, veterans must demonstrate that their service-connected disabilities are totally disabling. This means that the disabilities must severely impair the veteran's ability to work and perform daily activities.
Tinnitus. Tinnitus is by far the most common condition veterans receive disability benefits for. In 2023, 2,944,093 veterans were receiving VA disability benefits for this condition–the only one accounting for more than 2 million recipients.
Log into your eBenefits account and click the “Dependents” link under the “My Profile” section. If your dependents are already listed there, you should be receiving compensation for them. If they're not listed, file your online dependency claim through eBenefits as soon as possible.