VA - Improved Pension

VA -Improved Pension

VA -Improved Pension

VA -Improved Pension

The VA improved Pension was established to provide financial assistance to veterans and their spouses, allowing them to live out their lives in dignity and afford basic necessities. Veterans and survivors who require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for supplemental income through the Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension benefit programs. Pension benefits are needs-based and your “countable” family income must fall below the yearly limit set by law. There is a net worth limitation that must also be met. 

Pension benefits are not dependent upon service-related injuries. They help cover the cost of qualified unreimbursed medical expenses, including in-home care and assisted living facility care.

Did You or your spouse serve during these War Periods: 

  • Mexican Border period (May 9, 1916, to April 5, 1917, for Veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders, or in adjacent waters)

  • World War I (April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918)

  • World War II (December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946)

  • Korean conflict (June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955)

  • Vietnam War era (February 28, 1961, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served outside the Republic of Vietnam)

  • Gulf War (August 2, 1990, through a future date to be set by law or presidential proclamation)

Do you or your spouse meet the following:

  • Veteran must have served at least 1 day during a qualified war period

  • Veteran must have served at least 90 days of active duty

  • Veterans received a better than dishonorable discharge

  • Claimant is over the age of 65 OR permanently or totally disabled

  • Claimant is surviving spouse of a qualified veteran and did not remarry

  • Claimant’s monthly medical expenses equals or exceeds their monthly income.

Did You or your spouse serve during these War Periods: 

  • Mexican Border period (May 9, 1916, to April 5, 1917, for Veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders, or in adjacent waters)

  • World War I (April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918)

  • World War II (December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946)

  • Korean conflict (June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955)

  • Vietnam War era (February 28, 1961, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served outside the Republic of Vietnam)

  • Gulf War (August 2, 1990, through a future date to be set by law or presidential proclamation)

Do you or your spouse meet the following:

  • Veteran must have served at least 1 day during a qualified war period

  • Veteran must have served at least 90 days of active duty

  • Veterans received a better than dishonorable discharge

  • Claimant is over the age of 65 OR permanently or totally disabled

  • Claimant is surviving spouse of a qualified veteran and did not remarry

  • Claimant’s monthly medical expenses equals or exceeds their monthly income.

We believe all citizens, and especially those that have served our country, deserve adequate care in their later years. Let an accredited VA planning attorney help you understand how the Improved Pension can assist you with your long-term care goals.

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