Who is eligible for the Dependents and Survivors Educational Assistance Program-Chapter 35?

This program provides financial aid for the education of a dependent or surviving son, daughter, or spouse of a veteran with a 100% permanent and total service connected disability that dies from any cause, a service person missing in action, or a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces. A new category effective December 23, 2006 includes a veteran who has a service connected permanent and total disability; and at the time of VA's determination is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized or is receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; and is likely to be discharged or released from service from this service connected disability.