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VA Survivors Pension
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal survivor pension for eligible low-income spouses and children of wartime veterans.
How to get help
Apply online, mail VA Form 21P-534EZ to the Pension Intake Center, visit a VA regional office, or obtain help from an accredited representative.
Who this service helps
Surviving spouses who have not remarried and qualifying unmarried dependent children may be eligible when the deceased veteran's service and discharge meet VA rules and the claimant meets income and net-worth limits.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply directly with VA; payment depends on income, net worth, dependents, and current pension rates.
About this service
Provides monthly needs-based payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of deceased wartime veterans.
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