The U.S. Veterans
Administration has many benefits and programs for armed services
personnel (Air
Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy)
and survivors. All Veterans should apply for pension benefits.
To
apply for a Veterans pension, use this link:
To
appy for a Veterans pension for someone who needs an aide/caretaker,
use this link:
For survivors of a veteran to apply for claims for:
- Death Pension
- Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Increased Survivor Benefits Based on Need for Aid and Attendance or Being Housebound
- Accrued Benefits
- Benefits Based on a Veteran's Seriously Disabled Child)
Use this link:
https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-534EZ-ARE.pdf
For
more information and to explore other Veterans benefits use this
link:
or
Call
the main VA number: 1-800-827-1000 Dial '0' and say “agent”.
