Vet has questions about widow benefits

Remembering Jim

Jim Strickland was a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who was also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim wrote extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Before his recent passing, Jim was kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag. This page is dedicated to Jim and to his efforts to assist every veteran who called upon him.

About Jim's Mailbag

Jim's Mailbag is a regular column where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can find answers about their VA and Social Security disability benefits. Although we are not accepting new questions at this time, you can browse all of the previous Q&As and search Jim's Mailbag for helpful answers to your specific VA issue.

Question:

I’m A 100% disabled PNT since 2004; veteran of two wars Purple Heart bronze star , lots of others!
Will my widow receive DIC benefits when something happens to me ? Will they check our assets ? Do you know what the assets consist of? Thank you so much for answering veterans questions !! It is a great help !

Jim's Reply:

'm going to assume that your widow will receive DIC benefits. For further information you really need to speak with a veterans law attorney who is experienced in senior planning, wills and probate. A smart veteran is a prepared veteran!