Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a tax free income-based monthly benefit for the parent(s) of military Service members who died in the line of duty or Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease.
Who can use this service?
Eligibility
Be the parent of a military Servicemember who died in the line of duty or a Veteran who died of a service-related injury or disease. The term "parent" includes:
- Biological,
- Adoptive, and
- Foster parents
A foster parent is a person who stood in the relationship of a parent to the Veteran for at least one year before the Veteran's last entry into active service.
The surviving parent(s) must have an income below a limit established by law. The current limit can be found on the Parents DIC rate table page
Is there a charge for this service?
This service is provided free of charge.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Location, directions and hours of operation
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240 Scott Street Paso Robles, CA 93446
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769
800 West Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769
801 Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769