Christine Scott
Specialist in Social Policy
Carol D. Davis
Information Research Specialist
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers several pension benefit programs for
Specialist in Social Policy
Carol D. Davis
Information Research Specialist
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers several pension benefit programs for
veterans as well as their surviving spouses and dependent children. The most current pension
programs available (for those meeting the eligibility criteria on or after January 1, 1979) are the
Improved Disability Pension for certain low-income veterans and the Improved Death Pension for
certain low-income surviving spouses or children of veterans. There is also a special pension for
Medal of Honor recipients. This report describes these programs, including the eligibility criteria
and current benefit levels. This report will be updated as needed to reflect legislative activity and
changes to benefits or eligibility requirements.
Date of Report: June 21, 2011
Number of Pages: 10
Order Number: RS22804
Price: $29.95
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Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
Date of Report: June 21, 2011
Number of Pages: 10
Order Number: RS22804
Price: $29.95
Follow us on TWITTER at http://www.twitter.com/alertsPHP or #CRSreports
Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
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