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
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).”
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.
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD) Information Status. Contra Costa County provides financial assistance for unemployed and disabled persons. Unemployed people can receive monthly payments up to $336 for up to 90-days in a 12-month period.
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.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence of qualified veterans who, due to a service-connected injury or disease, have been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability.
General Assistance/Relief Most people can get GA payments for 3 months out of a 12 month period. People who cannot work due to a disability ("unemployable") can continue to get GA benefits longer than 3 months.