VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH Current Year: Grants:$3,467,507,000 Loans:$0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $3,467,507,000 OBJECTIVES: To compensate surviving spouses, children and parents for the death of any veteran who died because of a service-connected disability, or while in the active military, naval or air service. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-534 for surviving spouses, and or children; 21-535 for parents) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog) and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but entitlement is established from the first day of the month in which the veteran s death occurred if the claim is received within 1 year after the date of death; otherwise, entitlement is established from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 89 percent in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Veteran/Service person/Reservist
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