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.
A Statement in Support of Claim will ask for your full name, Social Security number, birth date, contact information, and VA file number. Include your service details. Include your military branch, enlistment dates, and any deployments. Outline your disability.
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.
The denial of your VA DIC benefits claim does not necessarily mean that you do not have a proper claim for which you are entitled to compensation. You simply may not have included the kind of information the VA needed to see in order for your application to be approved.
Tinnitus, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, scars, and presumptive disorders are frequently approved VA disability claims.
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.
Insert Veteran's Name's PTSD symptoms have persisted, and he still experiences symptoms today. I believe that his post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the mental stress of combat and active duty. I certify that the statements on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.”
Begin with identification information. A Statement in Support of Claim will ask for your full name, Social Security number, birth date, contact information, and VA file number. Include your service details. Include your military branch, enlistment dates, and any deployments.
You married the Veteran or service member within 15 years of their discharge from the period of military service during which the qualifying illness or injury started or got worse, or. You were married to the Veteran or service member for at least 1 year, or. You had a child with the Veteran or service member.