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VA Survivors Pension
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Monthly pension for qualifying surviving spouses and dependent children of wartime veterans.
How to get help
Apply through a VA-accredited representative, online, by mailing VA Form 21P-534EZ and supporting documents to the VA Pension Intake Center, or in person at a VA regional office.
Who this service helps
The veteran must meet VA discharge and wartime service rules, and the claimant's household income and net worth must stay within current federal limits. A surviving spouse generally must not have remarried after the veteran's death. A qualifying unmarried child generally must be under 18, under 23 while attending a VA-approved school, or unable to support themselves because of a disability that began before age 18.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal survivor benefit available to eligible applicants in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. Payment depends on household income, net worth, dependent status, and current federal pension limits.
About this service
VA Survivors Pension provides monthly payments to qualifying surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of eligible wartime veterans who meet federal financial and service requirements.
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