VA pension benefits 
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors see if you're eligible to apply. 

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Get VA pension benefits Manage your pension benefits More information and resources 

Get VA pension benefits 
Eligibility for Veterans PensionSee if you qualify for VA pension benefits as a Veteran. How to apply for a VA pension as a VeteranFind out how to prepare and apply for a VA Veterans Pension. Apply for a Veterans Pension online VA Form 21P-527EZ Complete your application online now. Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowanceIf you need help with daily activities or you're housebound , find out how to apply for extra VA pension benefits. VA Survivors PensionFind out if you re eligible and how to apply for VA pension benefits as a surviving spouse or child of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. 

Manage your pension benefits 
Check your VA claim or appeal statusCheck the status of an open claim for VA disability compensation or pension benefits. If you're a surviving spouse or parent , you can view your Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DIC claim status. View your VA payment historyCheck the status of your VA disability, pension, and education payments. You can also see certain survivor benefits. Change your address on file with VAFind out how to change your address and other contact information in your VA.gov profile. This will update your information across several VA benefits and services. Change your VA direct deposit informationLearn how to change your VA pension benefits direct deposit information online. 

More information and resources 
VA pension rates for VeteransView VA pension rates for Veterans, including Aid and Attendance and Housebound rates. Rates for VA Survivors Pension benefitsView pension rates for surviving spouses and children. Protected pension ratesView protected pension rates for section 306 and old law VA disability and death pension benefits. VA claim exam C&P exam

user: Can you tell me more about pension benefits for veterans?

assistant: Of course. VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors.

assistant: Would you like to know what our page offers in that regard?

user: Yes, that'd be great.

assistant: On our page you can get VA pension benefits, manage your pension benefits, or find more information and resources.

user: That's good to know and all, but I was wondering if I meet the requirements for  pension benefits. Can you help me find out?

assistant: Gladly. We can see if you qualify for VA pension benefits as a Veteran.

user: I also have another question related to that. You see, I'm about to move to a new home. Can I change my address online somehow after applying?

assistant: Yes, you can change your address and other contact information in your VA.gov profile. This will update your information across several VA benefits and services.

user: Wonderful, that is the perfect solution for my situation. Do you have any other useful information?

assistant: Of course. On our page you can view VA pension rates for Veterans , including Aid and Attendance and Housebound rates, for example.

user: Anything else about benefits and services for veterans?

assistant: We can find out how to apply for and manage your VA health care benefits.