Survivor & Family
Survivors Pension
Income-based monthly benefit for surviving spouses and children of low-income wartime veterans.
Who qualifies: Survivors & family members.
Survivors Pension (formerly Death Pension) is a needs-based benefit for eligible surviving family members of wartime veterans:
• Surviving spouse must not have remarried (before age 57 in most cases)
• Must meet income and net worth limits
• Aid & Attendance and Housebound add-ons available
Calculated as the difference between your income and the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).