Who is eligible for the Veteran’s Pension Benefit?
In order to receive the benefit, a veteran must meet an income and an asset test and, in the majority of situations, a medical needs test. If a Veteran’s Pension Benefit Applicant called a regional VA Benefits office to apply for benefits, the first thing the Veterans Service Representative would usually ask for is the total household income, the amount of assets the veteran owns, and his or her medical status.
