Pension - Federal

Veterans with low incomes who are permanently and totally disabled, or are age 65 and older, may be eligible for monetary support if they have 90 days or more of active military service, at least one day of which was during a period of war. Generally, veterans who entered active duty on or after Sept. 8, 1980, or officers who entered active duty on or after Oct. 16, 1981, may have to meet a longer minimum period of active duty. The discharge from active duty must have been under conditions other than dishonorable. The permanent and total disability must be for reasons other than the veteran's own willful misconduct. Payments are made to qualified veterans to bring their total income, including other retirement or Social Security income, to a level set by Congress. Unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income. Veterans of a period of war who are age 65 or older and meet service and income requirements are also eligible to receive a pension, regardless of current physical condition. 

For more information, contact our office or visit the VA website at: 
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/index.htm.

Richard Wolf
Lincoln County Service Center 
801 N. Sales Street, Suite 104 
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: 715-539-1083
Fax: 715-539-8324
Click here to email