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Medal of Honor Pension for Surviving Spouses
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Monthly VA pension for qualifying surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.
How to get help
VA may process the pension automatically when records establish eligibility. Otherwise submit VA Form 21-4170 online, by mail to the Pension Intake Center, in person, or with an accredited representative.
Who this service helps
The claimant must have been married to the Medal of Honor recipient at death, generally remain unmarried unless remarriage occurred at age 57 or older, and either have been married for at least one year before death or have had a child with the veteran.
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; this tax-free pension is not income- or net-worth-based, and the payment rate is adjusted under VA rules.
About this service
Provides tax-free monthly pension payments to eligible surviving spouses of veterans who received the Medal of Honor.
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