The Survivors Pension, which may also be referred to as Death Pension, administered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),  is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased wartime Veteran.

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For assistance, schedule an appointment with a New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs (NYS DVA) Veterans Benefits Advisor.

Call the DVA Help Line at 1.888.838.7697. 

Additional Information

For more information on the VA Survivors Pension, including eligibility and how to apply, visit the VA website at: 

https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/spousepen.asp