https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/so-which-is-it-if-a-spouse-is-married-to-a-100-p-t-veteran-how-many-years-does-she-have-to-be-married-to-him-her-to-qualify-for-the-highe <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So which is it, if a spouse is married to a 100% P&amp;T veteran, how many years does she have to be married to him/her to qualify for the higher rate of DIC? 8 years or 10 years and why since there are two different dates on the DIC web site and under the CFR the two years are listed. Wed, 20 May 2020 14:57:54 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/so-which-is-it-if-a-spouse-is-married-to-a-100-p-t-veteran-how-many-years-does-she-have-to-be-married-to-him-her-to-qualify-for-the-highe <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So which is it, if a spouse is married to a 100% P&amp;T veteran, how many years does she have to be married to him/her to qualify for the higher rate of DIC? 8 years or 10 years and why since there are two different dates on the DIC web site and under the CFR the two years are listed. SSG Robert White Wed, 20 May 2020 14:57:54 -0400 2020-05-20T14:57:54-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/so-which-is-it-if-a-spouse-is-married-to-a-100-p-t-veteran-how-many-years-does-she-have-to-be-married-to-him-her-to-qualify-for-the-highe?n=5914897&urlhash=5914897 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The 10 year rule applies if deth is not due to a service connected condition. The 8 year rule applies for the extra 284. SP5 Peter Keane Wed, 20 May 2020 15:11:50 -0400 2020-05-20T15:11:50-04:00 2020-05-20T14:57:54-04:00