Non-Service-Connected Pension

Non-service-connected VA pension ia a mnthly payment available to certain wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled and financially needy.  The pension program is designed to supplement the income of disabled veterans who had to give up career opportunities while they served their country during a time of war and were unable to accumulate enough resources to support themselves adequately afterthey became disabled.

Eligibility

Generally, to be eligible for VA pension benefits, a veteran must have

  • Served during wartime;
  • Been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable;
  • Be permanantly and totally disabled;
  • Meet an income and net worth test

The veteran's disabilities do not have to be related to service to qualify for a VA pension. However, the disabilities cannot be a result of the veteran's own willful misconduct.

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