A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/
Household Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.
https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
Veterans burial allowance and transportation benefits
Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs.
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/
Honor a Veteran or Reservist with memorial items
You can apply for benefits for burial or memorialization to honor a Veteran, service member, Reservist, or family member.
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/
DFAS
Direct Deposit Bank Account Changes (Retirees)
Follow these steps to avoid missing or incorrect payments!
If you’ve switched bank accounts and need to have your pay deposited to your new account, you can make the change online or by mail.
Either way, please follow these two tips to avoid disruptions in pay:
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Only close your old bank account AFTER you have received one monthly payment to your NEW account.
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Please allow 30 – 45 days for the change to take effect across all our systems.
https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/files/forms/2231.pdf
Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/
Disability housing grants for Veterans
We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply. https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/
Automobile allowance and adaptive equipment
If you have a disability related to your service that prevents you from driving, you may be able to get money to help you buy or change a vehicle so you can drive. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.
https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/automobile-allowance-adaptive-equipment/
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