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 Veteran

Pension Benefits

VA pension benefits

VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors — see if you're eligible to apply.

Resources and Information on this page

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Get VA pension benefits

Eligibility for Veterans Pension 

  • See if you qualify for VA pension benefits as a Veteran.

 

How to apply for a VA pension as a Veteran 

  • Find out how to prepare and apply for a VA Veterans Pension.

 

Apply for a Veterans Pension online (VA Form 21P-527EZ) 

  • Complete your application now.

 

Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance 

  • If you need help with daily activities or you're housebound, find out how to apply for extra VA pension benefits.

 

VA Survivors Pension 

  • Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply for VA pension benefits as a surviving spouse or child of a deceased Veteran with wartime service.

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Manage your pension benefits

Check your VA claim or appeal status 

  • Check the status of an open claim for VA disability compensation or pension benefits. If you're a surviving spouse or parent, you can view your Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) claim status.

 

Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal 

  • If you disagree with a decision on your application for pension benefits, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.

 

View your VA payment history 

  • Check the status of your VA disability, pension, and education payments. You can also see certain survivor benefits.

 

Change your address in your VA.gov profile 

  • Find out how to change your address and other contact information in your VA.gov profile. This will update your information across several VA benefits and services.

 

Change your VA direct deposit information 

  • Learn how to change your VA pension benefits direct deposit information online.

 

Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal 

  • If you disagree with a decision on your application for pension benefits, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.

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More information and resources

VA pension rates for Veterans 

  • View VA pension rates for Veterans, including Aid and Attendance and Housebound rates.

 

Rates for VA Survivors Pension benefits 

  • View pension rates for surviving spouses and children.

 

Protected pension rates 

  • View protected pension rates for section 306 and old law VA disability and death pension benefits.

 

VA claim exam (C&P exam) 

  • Find out how to schedule your VA claim exam and what to expect during and after the appointment.

 

Find your VA pension management center 

  • Find your regional pension management center to mail us your VA pension application.

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Other VA benefits and services

VA health care

  • Find out how to apply for and manage your VA health care benefits.

 

Disability housing grants for Veterans

  • Learn how to apply for a housing grant as a Veteran or service member with a service-connected disability.

 

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

  • Find out if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other VR&E services.

 

Life insurance

  • Explore your life insurance options and find out how to apply as a service member, Veteran, or family member.

 

FCC tips on avoiding scams targeting Veterans

  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has helpful advice on how Veterans and their families can spot and avoid fraud and scams.

 

FTC complaint assistant for reporting fraud

  • If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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