Veterans Disability Pension

Army National Guard: Drilling

Benefit Fact Sheet

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Summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income through the Veterans Pension benefit. Veterans Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime veterans.

Eligibility

Army National Guard Service members on drill status are not eligible for a Veterans Disability Pension. This program is intended for retired service members.  white van with wheelchair lift ramp out the back

Additional Information

For more information about VA Disability Pension, please call the VA toll-free at 1-800-827-1000, or visit the official Veterans Disability Pension website maintained by Veterans Affairs:
https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/

For more information and examples of rate calculation, please visit:
https://www.va.gov/pension/veterans-pension-rates/

Document Review Date: 29 December 2023