VA Benefits for Spouses
Support After the Loss of a Veteran Spouse
Who’s supporting you after you’ve given so much?
If you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you may qualify for VA benefits for spouses that provide financial assistance, education support, healthcare access, housing assistance, and more.
At 21st Century Quality Home Care, we help surviving spouses understand available benefits and take confident next steps toward receiving the support they deserve.
Understanding VA Benefits for Surviving Spouses
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits to surviving spouses, dependents, and family members of Veterans who have passed away or were seriously injured in the line of duty.
One of the most common programs is the Survivors Pension, a tax-free monetary benefit for eligible low-income, un-remarried surviving spouses and unmarried children of deceased wartime Veterans.
Other VA spouse benefits may include:
Disability compensation
Pension benefits
Education and training assistance
Employment services
VA-guaranteed home loans
Health care benefits
Life insurance
Memorial benefits
These benefits are designed to provide stability, opportunity, and financial relief during a difficult time.
Do I Qualify for VA Benefits for Spouses?
Eligibility for the Survivors Pension generally requires:
- The deceased Veteran served at least 90 days of active military service (with at least one day during wartime) if service was before September 7, 1980
- If service began after September 7, 1980, at least 24 months of active duty or completion of the full call to service
- The Veteran was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
- The surviving spouse has not remarried (in most cases)
- Income and net worth meet VA limits
For Surviving Children:
- Under age 18, OR
- Under age 23 and attending a VA-approved school, OR
- Permanently incapable of self-support due to disability before age 18
Navigating VA programs after the loss of a spouse can feel overwhelming. We help simplify the process by:
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Reviewing your situation
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Explaining potential benefit options
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Guiding you through pension-related support
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Connecting you with home care services if needed
We do not determine VA benefits or act on behalf of any government agency, but we help you better understand available programs and next steps.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
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