Army Reserve: Drilling Show Benefit Fact SheetSummary The Survivors Pension benefit, which may also be referred to as Death Pension, is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving Spouse and/or unmarried Child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Eligibility The Surviving Spouse may be eligible for this benefit if they haven’t remarried after the Veteran’s death, and if the deceased Veteran didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge and their service meets at least one of the requirements listed below. At least one of these must be true. The Veteran:
And this must be true for you: Your yearly Family income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress. Your net worth equals the value of everything you own (except your house, your car, and most home furnishings), minus any debt you owe. A Child of a deceased Veteran may be eligible for this benefit if they’re unmarried and meet at least one of the requirements listed below. At least one of these must be true:
You’re unable to care for yourself due to a disability that happened before age 18 Benefit Highlights Amount of Benefit Payable: VA pays the difference between applicant's countable income and the yearly income limit that describes their situation. This difference is generally paid in 12 equal monthly payments rounded down to the nearest dollar. Refer to the following chart:
To apply for Survivors' Pension download and complete VA Form 21P-534ez, Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child and mail it to the Pension management Center (PMC) that serves your state. If available, attach copies of dependency records (marriage & Children's birth certificates). You may also visit your local regional benefit office and turn in your application for processing. You can locate your local regional benefit office using the VA Facility Locator. Additional Information For more information, please visit the Survivors' Pension webpage maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs: Department of Veterans Affairs Survivor and Eligible Dependents Webpage: Improved Survivors' Pension Rate Table: Document Review Date: 01 December 2021 What is countable income for VA survivor pension?What's the net worth limit to be eligible for Survivors Pension benefits? From December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022, the net worth limit to be eligible for Survivors Pension benefits is $138,489.
Does Social Security count as income for VA pension?Your countable income is how much you earn, including your Social Security benefits, investment and retirement payments, and any income your dependents receive.
Can a widow receive Social Security and VA benefits?SSDI and VA disability compensations are not affected by each other, so you may be eligible to receive both. However, you must apply for them separately. It may be possible to also qualify for SSI, depending on income and resources.
What is the income limit for VA survivor benefits?2021 yearly income limit
Your yearly income must be $14,694 or less to continue receiving this benefit.
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