If I am already receiving monthly payments or a service-connected disability can I get a Veterans Affairs pension too?

You cannot receive a Veterans Affairs non-service connected pension and service-connected compensation at the same time. However, if you apply for pension and are awarded payments, Veterans Affairs will pay you whichever benefit is the greater.

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1. What is the Veterans Affair pension for veterans?
2. What are the periods of war?
3. Who is eligible?
4. What is countable income for veterans pension eligibility purposes?
5. What about net worth?
6. Are there any exclusions to income or deductions that may be made to reduce countable income?
7. How does Veterans Affairs calculate your pension?
8. What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits?
9. How do I apply?
10. If I am already receiving monthly payments or a service-connected disability can I get a Veterans Affairs pension too?
11. What are the maximum annual pension rates?
12. What if I am receiving DIC payments because my husband died in service or of a service connected disability?