Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA)

VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Service members, Veterans, their dependents and survivors. Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) Monthly payments are taxable and will be paid as follows: FY16 - $275, FY17 - $310, SSIA payments will terminate May 2018 if not extended.

Source: http://www.benefits.va.gov/Compensation/