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Little-Known Benefit for Struggling Veterans
By USVCP Staff
May 29, 2018
One little-known benefit for struggling veterans who face financial hardship is the Pension Benefits program. The veterans Pension Benefit program provides modest amounts of regular monthly income for veterans who qualify, and it can make a big difference for those who are struggling financially.
As of: December 1, 2017, the table below gives the maximums pension amounts and the current categories.
Category Maximum Annual Pension Rate
No spouse or child...................................................$13,166
1 dependent..............................................................$17,241
Housebound with no dependents..........................$16,089
Housebound with 1 dependent...............................$20,166
No dependents but needs aid and assistance.......$21,962
1 dependent and needs aid and assistance...........$26,036
2 veterans married to each other............................$17,241
2 married veterans with 1 housebound..................$20,166
2 married veterans with both housebound.....................$23,087
2 married veterans with 1 needing aid and assistance...$26,036
2 married veterans, 1 needing A & A and 1 housebound
$28,953
2 married veterans, both needing aid and assistance...$34,837
