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.
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).”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ing to the VA website, in April of 2022, the average number of days to complete a disability-related claim was 152 days which is nearly 5 months. In our experience, it can take anywhere from months to a year or longer for an application to be approved.