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2023 VA DIC rates for parents

Review 2023 VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) rates for the surviving parents of Veterans. These VA survivor benefits are tax exempt. This means you won’t have to pay any taxes on your DIC payments. These rates are effective December 1, 2022.

DIC rates if only 1 parent is alive

These rates apply to you if you’re eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent and both of the below descriptions are true for you.

Both of these must be true:

  • You’re the Veteran’s only surviving parent, and
  • Either you’re not remarried or you’re remarried and living with your spouse

Note: Your yearly income is how much money you earn during one calendar year (January 1 to December 31). This includes income from all sources, such as wages, salary, investment payments, rental properties, gifts, income of dependents living in your home, and some retirement payments. If you’re remarried and living with your spouse, this also includes your spouse’s income.

Find out if you’re eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent

Select the income range that applies to you

Click on an accordion to review the rate table. Use the amount in the first column that’s closest to your income when rounded up to find your beginning monthly rate. Then, follow the directions in the how to use the rate tables section to figure out your monthly payment.

Go to the how to use the rate tables section

$1,900 or less

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 774 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
None
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 766 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 758 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 750 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 742 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 734 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 726 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 718 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 710 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 702 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 694 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 686 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$2,000 to $2,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 678 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 670 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 662 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 654 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 646 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 638 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 630 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 622 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 614 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 606 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$3,000 to $3,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 598 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 590 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 582 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 574 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 566 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 558 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 550 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 542 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 534 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 526 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$4,000 to $4,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 518 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 510 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 502 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 494 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 486 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 478 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 470 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 462 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 454 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 446 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$5,000 to $5,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 438 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 430 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 422 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 414 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 406 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 398 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 390 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 382 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 374 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 366 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$6,000 to $6,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 358 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 350 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 342 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 334 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 326 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 318 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 310 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 302 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 294 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 286 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$7,000 to $7,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 278 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 270 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 262 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 254 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 246 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 238 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 230 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 222 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 214 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 206 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$8,000 to $8,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 198 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 190 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 182 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 174 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 166 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 158 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 150 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 142 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 134 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
8,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 126 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$9,000 to $9,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 118 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 110 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 102 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 94 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 86 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 78 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 70 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 62 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 54 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 9,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 46 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08

$10,000 or more

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 38 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 30 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 22 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 14 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 6 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 10,412 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5.04 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount If living with spouse: 10,413 to 24,518
If not living with spouse: 10,413 to 18,240
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) None

DIC rates if both parents are alive

If the eligible parent doesn’t live with a spouse

These rates apply to you if you’re eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent and both of the below descriptions are true for you.

Both of these must be true:

  • You and the Veteran’s other surviving parent are both alive, and
  • You’re not living with the Veteran’s other surviving parent or a current spouse

Note: Your yearly income is how much money you earn during one calendar year (January 1 to December 31). This includes income from all sources, such as wages, salary, investment payments, rental properties, gifts, income of dependents living in your home, and some retirement payments. If you’re remarried and living with your spouse, this also includes your spouse’s income.

Find out if you're eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent

Select the income range that applies to you

Click on an accordion to review the rate table. Use the amount in the first column that’s closest to your yearly income when rounded up to find your beginning monthly rate. Then, follow the directions in the how to use the rate tables section to figure out your monthly payment.

Go to the how to use the rate tables section

$1,900 or less

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 561 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
None
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 553 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 545 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 537 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 529 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 521 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 513 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 505 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 497 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 489 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 481 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 473 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$2,000 to $2,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 465 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 457 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 449 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 441 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 433 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 425 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 417 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 409 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 401 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 393 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$3,000 to $3,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 385 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 377 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 369 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 361 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 353 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 345 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 337 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 329 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 321 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 313 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$4,000 to $4,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 305 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 297 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 289 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 281 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 273 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 265 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 257 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 249 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 241 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 233 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$5,000 to $5,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
$5,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) $225 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 217 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 209 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 201 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 193 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 185 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 177 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 169 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 161 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 153 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$6,000 to $6,999

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 145 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 137 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 129 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 121 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 113 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 105 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 97 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 89 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 81 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 73 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$7,000 or more

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 65 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 57 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 49 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 41 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 33 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 25 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 17 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 9 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,749 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5.08 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) .08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $) Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount 7,750 to 18,240 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5 Rate of decrease (also called a $1 decrement) None

 

If the eligible parent lives with the Veteran’s other parent or a current spouse

These rates apply to you if you’re eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent and both of the below descriptions are true for you.

Both of these must be true:

  • You and the Veteran’s other surviving parent are both alive, and
  • You’re living with the Veteran’s other surviving parent or a current spouse

Note: Your yearly income is how much money you earn during one calendar year (January 1 to December 31). This includes income from all sources, such as wages, salary, investment payments, rental properties, gifts, income of dependents living in your home, and some retirement payments. If you’re remarried and living with your spouse, this also includes your spouse’s income.

Find out if you're eligible for VA DIC as a surviving parent

Select the income range that applies to you

Click on an accordion to review the rate table. Use the amount in the first column that’s closest to your income when rounded up to find your beginning monthly rate. Then, follow the directions in the how to use the rate tables section to figure out your monthly payment.

Go to the how to use the rate tables section

$1,900 or less

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 529 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
None
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 521 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 513 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 505 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 497 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 489 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 481 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 473 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 465 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
1,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 457 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$2,000 to $2,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 449 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 441 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 433 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 425 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 417 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 409 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 401 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 393 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 385 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
2,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 377 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$3,000 to $3,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 369 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 361 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 353 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 345 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 337 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 329 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 321 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 313 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 305 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
3,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 297 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$4,000 to $4,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 289 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 281 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 273 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 265 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 257 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 249 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 241 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 233 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 225 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
4,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 217 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$5,000 to $5,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 209 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 201 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 193 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 185 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 177 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 169 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 161 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 153 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 145 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
5,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 137 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$6,000 to $6,900

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 129 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 121 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 113 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 105 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 97 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 89 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,600 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 81 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,700 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 73 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,800 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 65 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
6,900 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 57 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08

$7,000 or more

Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,000 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 49 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,100 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 41 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,200 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 33 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,300 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 25 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,400 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 17 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,500 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 9 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,549 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5.08 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
.08
Yearly income limit (in U.S. $)
Your total income for the year must be less than or equal to this amount
7,550 to 24,518 Beginning monthly rate (in U.S. $) 5 Rate of decrease
(also called a $1 decrement)
None

How to use the rate tables to calculate your DIC payments

  1. Find your beginning monthly rate in the table above that applies to you.
    To do this, find the yearly income limit amount in the first column that’s closest to your income when rounded up. The amount listed to the right, in the middle column, is your beginning monthly rate. 

    For example: Let’s say you're the eligible parent, living with the Veteran’s other parent or a current spouse. For this example, click on the $7,000 or more income range directly above. If you earn $7,153 a year, you make more than $7,100, and less than $7,200. So you would use the $7,200 income limit. Your beginning monthly rate would be $33.

  2. Calculate the difference between your actual income and the income limit that’s closest to your income when rounded down. 
    To do this, find the income limit in the first column that’s closest to your income when rounded down. Subtract this income limit from your actual income.

    Using our example: $7,153 (actual income) - $7,100 (income limit closest to your income when rounded down) = $53

  3. Multiply this amount by the rate of decrease.
    The rate of decrease is the decimal listed in the last column. It helps us adjust your rate to match your actual income level.

    Using our example: $53 x .08 (rate of decrease) = $4.24

  4. Add this amount to your beginning monthly rate.
    The total is your monthly payment.

    Using our example: $4.24 + $33 (beginning monthly rate) = $37.24 (monthly payment)

  5. If you’re eligible for Aid and Attendance, add $420.
    The total is your monthly payment with Aid and Attendance.

    Using our example: $37.24 (monthly payment) + $420 (Aid and Attendance) = $457.24 (monthly payment with Aid and Attendance)

    Find out if you’re eligible for Aid and Attendance

  6. Next, determine your payment schedule
    How often you get a payment depends on your total amount for the year.

    Multiply your monthly payment amount by 12 months. Then use the payment schedule below, based on the total amount for the year.

    If your payments for the year add up to:

    • More than $228, we’ll pay you monthly.
    • Between $144 and $228, we’ll pay you 4 times a year, or 1 payment every 3 months.
    • Between $72 and $144, we’ll pay you 2 times a year, or 1 payment every 6 months.
    • Less than $72, we’ll pay you once a year.

    Using our example: 12 x $457.24 (monthly payment amount with Aid and Attendance) = $5,486.88 (total year’s value).

    Because your total year’s worth of payment is more than $228, you’d be paid on a monthly schedule.