Survivor & Dependent Benefits

VA benefits for surviving spouses in 2026 — DIC, CHAMPVA, SBP, pension, Aid & Attendance, home loan, and burial benefits explained with eligibility and how to apply.

Complete SBP guide — how the military survivor annuity works, what it costs, the paid-up provision, how DIC and SBP now stack in full, and how survivors claim benefits.

Complete CHAMPVA guide — who qualifies, what’s covered, cost sharing, how it works with Medicare, and how to apply for VA healthcare for dependents in 2026.

Complete guide to VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) — who qualifies, 2026 rates, the 10-year rule, SBP concurrent receipt, and how to apply.