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Will My DIC Payment From The VA Reduce My Social Security Widow's Benefit?
I am receiving a survivor's social security benefit from my late husband. I also receive DIC from the VA. I see in the social security handbook that if I make over a certain amount my SS benefit will be reduced. As DIC is non taxable will it be counted and reduce my SS widow's benefit?
Hi,
No. The only type of income that counts for Social Security earnings test purposes is earned income, specifically wages or self-employment earnings. No type of VA benefit would affect your Social Security widow's benefits.
Best, Jerry
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February 2, 2021