Survivors Pension
The Survivors Pension is a tax-free monthly VA payment to low-income surviving spouses and unmarried children of wartime veterans.
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Related terms
- Aid and Attendance
A VA pension benefit that provides an additional monthly payment to veterans and surviving spouses who require the help of another person to perform daily activities or who are housebound.
- DIC
A tax-free monthly benefit paid by the VA to eligible surviving spouses, dependent children, and parents of service members who died on active duty or veterans who died from a service-connected condition.
- VA Pension
A needs-based, tax-free benefit for wartime veterans and their surviving families with limited income and assets who are permanently and totally disabled or age 65+, NOT based on service connection.
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Frequently asked questions about Survivors Pension
What is the Survivors Pension?+
A needs-based VA monthly payment for low-income surviving family of wartime veterans.
Who qualifies for the Survivors Pension?+
Eligible surviving spouses or unmarried children of qualifying wartime veterans.
How do I apply for the Survivors Pension?+
File VA Form 21P-534EZ on VA.gov.
Where can I get help?+
Call BenefitKarma at (866) 201-2604 or use our free benefit screener.