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: I need information for a VA pension and what I get

assistant: We can help you with information on VA pension rates for Veterans , including Aid and Attendance and Housebound rates 

assistant: Do you need help with managing your benefits?

user: yes but I want to see those rates first

assistant: Okay, when you are ready we can help you with applying for and managing your VA health care benefits

user: can you help me change some of my info you have for me?

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

user: do you have help for survivors too?

assistant: Yes, a surviving spouse or child of a deceased Veteran with wartime service can find out if they are eligible and how to apply for VA pension benefits

user: can I sign up for updates on benefits so I can stay more informed?

assistant: Yes, I can give you a link to a page that will give you Veterans benefits updates

user: do you have a number I can call if I need more help with my benefits?

assistant: You can call us at: VA benefits hotline 800-827-1000

user: is there a number for the online help?

assistant: You can call; eBenefits technical support 800-983-0937