KateHorrell

Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset


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One frequently misunderstood issue about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is the way that SBP benefits may be offset by Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.) Under current law, a survivor may not receive the full amount of both SBP and DIC.  In order to receive DIC, the… | Read More…

Changing Direct Deposit for VA Benefits


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I receive a lot of emails asking how to change the account to which benefits are paid from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  This includes disability, education, and survivor benefits.  There are three ways to change your account:  online, via telephone, or via the mail.  Changing direct deposit for VA benefits will make sure… | Read More…

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