- Country
- United States
- Official name
- Veterans Pension
- Run by
- US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Type
- Retirement income, Veterans
Monthly payments for wartime veterans who are 65 or older, or have a disability, and have limited income and net worth.
Who it is for
Wartime veterans with limited income and net worth.
Eligibility
You did not receive a dishonorable discharge.
You generally served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during a wartime period. Different rules apply if you started active duty after September 7, 1980.
Your yearly income and net worth are under limits set by Congress, which VA updates each year.
And you are 65 or older, or have a permanent and total disability, or live in a nursing home for long-term care, or get SSDI or SSI.
What you get
A monthly payment based on the difference between your income and the yearly limit Congress sets.
How to apply
Apply online at va.gov, by mail, in person at a VA regional office, or with help from an accredited representative.
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