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Growing older.
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Pension, A&A, estate planning

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  1. Check Veterans Pension eligibility; means-tested, for 65+ veterans.
  2. Plan burial benefits in advance; national cemetery burial is free.
  3. Update VA records with current contact info and beneficiary designations.

Benefits that apply here

Category: Family
FAMILY

Veterans Pension

Tax-free monetary benefit for low-income wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled from a non-service-connected condition, or who are age 65 or older with limited income.

Available to wartime veterans with limited income and permanent/total non-service disability or age 65+Up to ~$16,965/yrSingle veteran, no dependents
Category: Family
FAMILY

Veterans Burial and Plot Allowance

Partial reimbursement for burial, funeral, and transportation expenses for veterans who had service-connected conditions, were receiving VA pension or disability compensation at death, or who died in a VA facility.

Available based on circumstances of death and veteran's VA benefit status at time of deathUp to $2,000Burial and funeral expenses
Category: Family
FAMILY

Aid and Attendance / Housebound Allowance

Increased pension rate for veterans who need the regular aid of another person for daily activities, or who are substantially confined to the home due to a permanent disability.

Available to pension-eligible veterans requiring personal care assistance or substantially houseboundUp to ~$28,300/yrVeteran pension with A&A

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