Veterans may be eligible if they meet all of the following:
Wartime Service Requirements:
Income and net worth limits apply. Higher income limits may apply if the Veteran is severely disabled. In addition, unreimbursed medical expenses paid by the Veteran may help to reduce the Veteran's countable income.
For more specific information, refer to the Veterans Pension factsheet.
To complete an application, you may visit VA.gov and apply online. You may also use VA Form 21P-527EZ (PDF), "Application for Pension", and mail it to:
Department of Veterans Affairs Pension Intake Center PO Box 5365 Janesville, WI 53547-5365.You may also visit your local regional benefit office and turn in your application for processing. Find your nearest VA regional office.
If you have questions:
To apply for VA benefits and services, view your benefit status, and many more services go to www.va.gov and either logon with your eBenefits sign on or use www.Logon.gov to enroll. VA.gov is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. Veterans, service members and their family members can conduct self-service transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information. For further information visit the VA.gov website.