DIC for spouse if veteran dies by accident

[David4287]

A veteran who has been TDIU for 8 years  dies in a house fire.  Is his spouse entitled to DIC?  Additionally, if a veteran holds a 100% or TDIU rating for more than 10 years can the veteran die of any cause and the spouse receive DIC?

[john999]

Dot09

 

          Of course, the VA fights if it means money.  VA is just a machine that grinds the bones of vets and spouses.  They should be our advocates instead of foes.  I have delt with those mothers for 50 years.  They will choke on a gnat and swallow a whale.

[Richard1954]

The answer to the first question is No. A veteran must be rated TDIU or 100% for Ten years prior to death for any reason before the spouse is eligible for DIC.

To answer the 2nd questiion - look back at my last sentence of the first question.

 

Edited June 8, 2022 by Richard1954