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What is a C&P exam?

 Transcript: 00:00:01 C&P stands for compensation and pension. These are medical exams that answer medical questions asked by the VA. They determine various things such as severity of your disability, whether your disability is related to service, the impact of your disabilities in the workplace, or whether…

Who is eligible for DIC?

 Transcript: 00:00:00 Spouses can be an eligible survivor if they live with the veteran without a break until the veteran’s death, unless there was a break that was not the fault of the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse also has to be married within 15 years of…

How do I file a VA disability claim?

 Transcript: 00:00:00 Long gone are the days that veterans could just write their claims on the back of a napkin. Now VA requires veterans to use official VA forms to initiate their claims. So if you’re filing a new claim for disability benefits, you have to use…

What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)?

 Transcript: 00:00:00 If you’re a survivor of a veteran, you may qualify for a benefit from the VA called dependency and indemnity compensation or DIC. DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit from the VA that’s paid to eligible survivors. Typically, this is going to be spouses, minor…