A Navy veteran's surviving spouse wants to file for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) after the veteran died from mesothelioma. What is the primary eligibility requirement?
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A
The veteran must have served at least 20 years of active duty
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B
The veteran's death must be service-connected
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C
The spouse must have been married for at least 10 years
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D
The veteran must have been receiving VA pension at time of death