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Pension
If you are a low-income, wartime period Veteran who meets certain age or disability requirements - or if you are a surviving family member of a Veteran who meets the criteria - you may be eligible to receive tax-free, supplemental income.
Learn More About Pension Benefits
- Learn more about pension eligibility for Veterans and survivors
- How to calculate survivors pension
- How to read pension benefit rate tables
Apply for Pension Benefits
If you need help applying, you can appoint a Veterans Service Organization (VSO), claims agent, or attorney to act on your behalf. You can appoint a representative for VA claims here on VA/DoD eBenefits. If you prefer to apply online yourself, register for a VA/DoD eBenefits account or log in to your account.
To apply for pension benefits:
- Select the application below for Veterans using the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP). If you need help using VONAPP, please contact your VSO, claims agent, or attorney. For immediate assistance, call VA at 1-800-827-1000 Monday-Friday, 8am to 9pm EST.
- Complete your form by providing information about you and your situation.
- Include supporting documents that support your claim.
- Submit your claim.
Start Your Application for Pension
Apply online for pension benefits.
Supporting Tasks for Pension Applications
Upload additional documents to support your submitted pension claim.
Request an attorney, claims agent, or Veteran Service Organization (VSO) to help you prepare and submit claims for benefits.
Give non-VA medical facilities permission to release your medical information to VA.
Manage Your Pension
Check the status of your pension claim. You can also upload supporting documents.
Check the status of your open pension claim appeal.
View your payment history for VA benefits. If you are a surviving spouse or parent, you can view Dependent and Chapter 35 benefits.
Update your payment and contact information for your VA Pension benefits.
View details about your pension-related medical appointments with VA.