PROGRAM 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.)

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES;
- Veterans Services;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents);

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;