Veterans Programs
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 for the Veterans Administration's Death Pension ?

To get the benefit, you can print and fill out 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.

APPLY ONLINE

You can apply online for Veterans Administration Death Pension online. To start and submit your online application, you'll need to create a user login.

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APPLY BY MAIL OR IN-PERSON

Below you'll find the link download from Department of Veterans Affairs website:

You can Mail the application for to : Department of Veterans Affairs
Pension Intake Center
PO Box 5365
Janesville, WI 53547-5365  or bring it in person to a VA regional office near you.

If you have questions or need to speak to someone, call 800-698-2411. If you need help in another language, call 800-698-2411 and select 0.

 

How do I get help from the Veterans Administration's Death Pension ?

You can get help from this program if you:

  • Are a veteran's widow who never remarried
  • Are a dependent of a veteran who died
  • Were related to a veteran who served at least one day during war
  • Make a certain income

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BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others. 

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