Information for the Child or Parent of a Vet

Depending on the veteran’s era, character and length of service, spouses may be eligible to receive:

• Death benefit
• DIC (Death and Indemnity Compensation)
• Educational benefits for spouse and children
• Burial allowance
• Champ VA (health benefits)

Contact the Veteran Services Office for help and information.

Links to service organizations and other info for vets and their families

VA Survivor Benefits page - dedicated to the surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died while in active military service and to the survivors of veterans who died after active service. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide quality information and assistance to family members suffering the loss of their husbands and wives, sons and daughters, and mothers and fathers.

Disabled American Veterans

The American Legion Department of Colorado

Veterans of Foreign Wars

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

United Veterans Committee of Colorado

Survivor Benefits VA Home Page