Pension offered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Regional Office
Pension offered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Regional Office
Provides monthly benefit payments to certain wartime veterans with financial need, and their survivors. Pension brings their total income, including other retirement or Social Security income, to a level set by Congress. An increased monthly pension amount may be paid to a veteran or surviving spouse if he or she requires the aid of another person to perform activities of daily living or if he or she is housebound.
Physical Address
915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174
Hours
M-F, 8am-4pm.
Voice
Application process
Write, call, apply in person, or visit website.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Pension - Discharged from service in other than dishonorable conditions, AND - Served 90 days or more of active military service, one day of which was during a period of war, AND - His/her countable income is below the maximum annual pension rate and meets the net worth limitations AND - Age 65 or older OR - Has a permanent and total non-service-connected disability OR - Is a patient in a nursing home OR - Is receiving Social Security benefits. - Veterans who entered active duty after September 7, 1980, must also have served at least 24 months of active duty service. If the total length of service is less than 24 months, the veteran must have completed an entire tour of active duty. Aid and Attendance - Eligible for basic pension benefits AND - Require the aid of another person in order to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, adjusting prosthetic devices, OR - Required to remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment OR - Patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity OR - Have corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less in both eyes. Housebound - Eligible for basic pension benefits AND - Have a single, permanent disability evaluated as 100% disabling AND - Due to a disability or disabilities are permanently and substantially confined to your immediate premises
Agency info
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Regional Office
Helps eligible veterans and their families obtain benefits. Offers assistance with home loans, education and training programs, employment assistance, guardianship and fiduciary services. Direct home loans are available for eligible Native American veterans. Operates a smoking cessation helpline to help veterans quit smoking.