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Q649: I received my updated disability rating at 100% and was told I could receive life insurance. Now for me and my family. Is this true?
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A1: Before I would take anyone's word for this in your letter there is a phone number to call and you can get first hand information from a licensed agent who can give you all the details. (GR) 1/22/21
A2: Yes for you, a $10,000.00 policy but you have to enroll within 2 years of your rating decision. Its called S-DVI or Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance. Google SDVI_Elig document. Its a one page easy breezy eligability fact sheet. Good Luck and God Bless! (RS) 1/22/21
A3: Yes. (DD) 1/22/21
A4: Possibly, you can get Service Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI). You have had to receive a brand new rating and apply for the insurance w/in two years of receiving a brand new disability rating. If you get an upgrade to an existing disability, or be granted TDIU, then you would not be eligible for S-DVI. You may also be able to get a waiver of your premiums, just for the basic S-DVI, if you apply for the waiver if totally disabled. You have to apply before you turn 65. There are some other nuances, but apply at any rate as soon as you can. VA Form 29-357 is for applying for the waiver of premiums. (DS) 1/22/21
A5: Your wife can file for champ VA and it is excellent . I believe u have to call them . It's not easy to get a hold of them . Don't know about children u would have to ask them or check on line . There is so much info on line . Good luck brother. (SG) 1/22/21
A6: Yes it is true. You should have gotten a sheet of paper will all you are entitled to at %100. (EA) 1/22/21
A7: This is true. It is part of the benefit because a lot of disabled can not buy insurance. I have had mine for years. (AJ) 1/22/21
A8: Yes, insurance is available and can be paid for out of disability payment. Application has to be made. Read your disability claim letter. (JH) 1/23/21
A9: Not for your family members. Only for the veteran. It is discussed in your 100% decision letter. You have 2 years to apply. (RJ) 1/25/21