I am 100% service connected and I'd like to know how do I make sure my wife will continue to receive a portion of my disability when I pass?

MSgt Gary Weeks — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:37:35 -0400

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 20 at 2022 12:50 PM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:50:42 -0400

MSgt Gary Weeks, ensure she knows where the necessary paperwork is located, is familiar with the benefits she's eligible for, and who to contact at the VA in the case of your passing. Also make sure she if familiar with what organizations are there that can give assistance (state VA officers, VSOs, etc).

If you're referring to DIC and don't have a 100% rating, then it will only be paid if your passing is the result of a service-connected illness or injury. If you have a 100% VA rating, make sure you don't kick the bucket before you've had it for 10 years (or 5 years from leaving active duty) and/or try to avoid kicking the bucket from non-service connected issues.

I assume you can't control these factors though ... if you can, then there's another topic related to mental health you should check out.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2022 12:56 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:56:44 -0400

MSgt Gary Weeks Review this information to see if it answers your question.

https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/

About VA DIC for spouses, dependents, and parents | Veterans Affairs

If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 22 at 2022 3:10 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:10:36 -0400

Fix you're damn bio, never saw anyone go to any senior NCO grade in just 4 yrs!