Program: VETERAN PENSION BENEFITS
Agency: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
Description
Provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements and who have income and net worth within certain limits.
Eligibility
Must meet the following guidelines:
-Are at least 65 years old, or
-Have a permanent and total disability, or
-Are a patient in a nursing home for long-term care because of a disability, or
-Are getting Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income
AND
-Didn't receive a dishonorable discharge, and yearly family income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress. Net worth includes all personal property you own (except house, car, and most home furnishings), minus any debt. Net worth includes the net worth of spouse.
-Started on active duty before September 8, 1980, and you served at least 90 days on active duty with at least 1 day during wartime, or
-Started on active duty as an enlisted person after September 7, 1980, and served at least 24 months or the full period for which you were called or ordered to active duty (with some exceptions) with at least 1 day during wartime, or
-Were an officer and started on active duty after October 16, 1981, and you hadn't previously served on active duty for at least 24 months
Application Process
Visit https://www.va.gov/pension/application/527EZ/introduction to apply.
Documents
-Social Security number or VA file number (required)
-Military history (required)
-Financial information and dependents' financial information (required)
-Bank account direct deposit information
-Medical information
If under 65 years old, may also need:
-Work history
-Any medical evidence that supports claim
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- United States
Phone
| (800) 698-2411 | Main Number |
Hours
Mon 8am EST - 5pm EST;
Tue 8am EST - 5pm EST;
Wed 8am EST - 5pm EST;
Thu 8am EST - 5pm EST;
Fri 8am EST - 5pm EST;
Website
Address
Online Resource, Washington, DC
Disabilities Access
Not Applicable
Address
Online Resource, Washington, DC
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Information last updated: 2024-05-02T00:00:00