The “widow's tax” is gone. SBP and DIC can now be collected in full simultaneously.
Published Jul 17, 2026, 10:39 AM EDT
The “widow's tax” is gone. SBP and DIC can now be collected in full simultaneously.
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Published Jul 17, 2026, 10:39 AM EDT
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