Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1974

Summary

Survivors Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Act - Increases the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation to widows of veterans by sixteen percent. Authorizes dependency and indemnity compensation for a survivor of any veteran released from the service with a disability permanent and total in nature. Provides that survivors of an eligible veteran whose subsequent release from active duty developed a service-connected disability, permanent and total in nature, are eligible for dependency and indemnity compensation if the veteran had that rating for at least 20 years prior to his death.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 1 June 1974

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 31 May 1974

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 February 1974

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