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Chapter 35 DEA — survivor education review

Spouses and children may have a DEA pathway through qualifying death or other specifically reviewed service-member circumstances. A Gold Star label does not establish it.

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Program overview

Administering agency
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Source verification
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Rating relationship
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P&T requirement
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TDIU treatment
Manual verification required
Temporary-rating treatment
Manual verification required
Residency requirement
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Why this result appeared

No personal scenario was used. This neutral catalog view does not imply that you qualify.

Manual requirements

  • Qualifying sponsor circumstance, education use periods, remarriage where relevant and coordination with other benefits.

Suggested application steps

  1. Review the linked official program requirements.
  2. Ask VA or an accredited representative about missing requirements before choosing an application.

Documents to consider

  • Only the administering agency can specify required evidence; do not upload military or personal records to VetComp Planner.

Limits and caveats

  • Educational screening is not an official benefit decision. VA makes the official determination.

Application, timing, and local administration

Application requirement
An official agency application or confirmation may be required
Filing deadline
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Renewal
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Benefit value or formula
Varies under the official program rule
Local warning
Local administration may vary; manual verification may be required
Source language
English
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Source record and freshness

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Reviewed 2026-10-12

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Data version 2026.10.12 · Record version effective not established by the reviewed source · Next review due 2027-01-12

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