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VA Death Pension
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The Veterans Administration's Death Pension gives you money once a month if you're a veteran's widow who never remarried or the unmarried child of a veteran who died. The amount of money you get will depend on your income and the limits on how much pension you're allowed during the year.
How do I apply?
To get the benefit, you can print and fill out VA Form 21P-534EZ and send the completed application to the closest VA Regional Office. If you have questions, call the VA hotline at 800-827-1000 or visit eBenefits online.
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Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
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