Yes, VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried children who are dependent.
Do we have to meet certain income minimums/maximums?
Yes, to qualify you must meet certain income and net worth limits that are set by Congress.
Sure, now I would like to know about the eligibility for VA Veterans Pension benefits, would I qualify if I started my active duty before September 8, 1980?
In that case you would fulfill one of the requirements.
And what about the other requirements?
Did you NOT receive a dishonorable discharge?
No, I actually received a dishonorable discharge. That wasn't my fault though. Jim screwed up and our whole group was disciplined for it, we did nothing wrong!
Then I'm afraid you're not eligible for the Veterans Pension program.
Fine then. Can you at least tell me how I figure out if I served under a eligible wartime period?