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Program Descriptions

64.102:  Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for Veterans' Dependents

Popular Name:  Death Compensation

Objectives:  To compensate surviving spouses, children and dependent parents for the death of any veteran who died before January 1, 1957, because of a service-connected disability. (Claimants may elect payment under the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Program.)

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

64.102 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  An unmarried surviving spouse, unmarried children and dependent parent or parents of the deceased veteran who must have died before January 1, 1957, because of a service-connected disability. For deaths on or after January 1, 1957, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  An unmarried surviving spouse, children and dependent parents of deceased veteran.

Credentials/Documentation:  Death certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate(s), and military discharge certificate.

64.102 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  An application (VA Form 21-534 or 21-535) may be obtained from any local or regional VA office and submitted to the regional office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog).

Award Procedure:  Awards are authorized at the regional office.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 80 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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Monthly compensation ranges from $87 for a surviving spouse to $121 for a widow or widower with one child; plus $29 for each additional child. An additional allowance of $79 if widow, widower or dependent parent is in need of aid and attendance. Assistance for dependent parent is $75 for one alone and $80 for two.

64.102 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 64.110 Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Service-Connected Death;
• 64.114 Veterans Housing: Guaranteed and Insured Loans;
• 64.117 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance.

64.102 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

64.102 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use.

Obligations:  (Direct Payments) FY 99 $2,794,000; FY 00 est $2,242,000; and FY 01 est $1,802,000.

Budget Account Number:  36-0153-0-1-701.

Authorization:  38 U.S.C. 1121, 1141.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  38 CFR 3.4 (C) "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependent," VA Pamphlet 80-99-1, $5.00, available from Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. The stock number is 051-000-00217-2.

64.102 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices.

Headquarters Office:  Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Phone: (202) 273-7210.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

64.102 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  No restrictions.

64.102 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Any change in the marital status of a surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent must be reported promptly. Any change in school attendance of children over 18 must be reported. Parents must report changes in income which would affect their dependency status and are sent eligibility verification requests every third year.

Audits:  None.

Records:  None.