DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and dependent parents of service members who died on active duty or veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease. Dependents of veterans who were totally disabled due to service-connected conditions for 10 years prior to their passing are also eligible for DIC.
Note on remarrying:
If a surviving spouse of a veteran remarries before age 55, all DIC benefits will be terminated. If remarried after 55, DIC remains active.
