There are many benefits available to family members of deceased veterans. Two of these are Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and death compensation. Both are available if the veteran’s death was service connected.  If granted, these programs pay the survivor a monthly, tax-free benefit.  Go to https://www.va.gov/disability/survivor-dic-rates to find current rates.             DIC is … Continue reading VA Benefits for Family Members

Catherine Cornell

Catherine Cornell, founder and owner of the The Veterans Practice, is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and has been admitted to the Illinois State Bar, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States District Court for the Northern…

Catherine Cornell, founder and owner of the The Veterans Practice, is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and has been admitted to the Illinois State Bar, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Catherine is also a sustaining member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates and sits on the board of the Veterans Legal Aid Society.

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