The VA offers pension for low income wartime veterans who meet certain criteria. VA pension is a monthly payment given to veterans who qualify.  

While not the only eligibility requirement, one of these must be true to even qualify:

• Must be 65 years or older
• Permanent and total disability
• Patient in nursing home for long-term care because of a disability
• Recipient of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income

For more eligibly information visit https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/ or the nearest VA/VS office.

Veterans can also qualify for the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit and Housebound allowance. This is a monthly payment included above the normal VA pension. This program is for those eligible veterans who qualify for the VA pension and need assistance with daily activities or are housebound. For more information visit https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/ or the nearest VA/VS office.

For more information visit https://www.va.gov/pension/ or the nearest VA/VS office.

*Service members benefits can be found here

*Family member benefits can be found here