0:00 Introduction
0:23 What is DIC benefits? What does DIC stand for? (Dependency and Indemnity compensation)
0:43 What happens if I pass away? Will my spouse be taken care of?
1:20 How are you entitled to DIC benefits? How do you qualify for DIC benefits?
3:17 Discussion of 1151 claim and benefits for a veteran's survivor
4:17 How do survivors qualify for DIC benefits?
Deep dive of surviving spouse and dependent children benefits.
8:57 What evidence is helpful to support a DIC claim?
11:00 What if my veteran was not serviceconnected and passed away? Can a qualified survivor still get benefits?
11:39 Hill & Ponton case example of DIC case win with World War II vet's spouse
13:26 Agent Orange example for nonpresumptive conditions
14:02 How much compensation does a survivor get? Is it the same amount the disabled veteran would have received normally while they were alive?
15:04 Do all DIC benefits recipients get the same amount? Is it a flat rate?
15:28 How do you apply for DIC benefits?
What forms should I fill out for DIC benefits?
16:16 How do effective dates work for DIC claims? Are there time limits to file?
17:25 What are accrued benefits? How does substitution work?
18:49 Difficulties with DIC claims to be aware of

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Speakers
Natalia Jofre COO
Allison Reddick Attorney