VA Pension Eligibility Calculator

This calculator is intended for educational and illustrative purposes only.

The results of this calculator should not be relied upon to determine VA Pension eligibility or award amounts, only the Veterans Benefits Administration can make those determinations. You should use conduct your own due diligence is you believe you or another person may be eligible for VA Pension Benefits. More information can be found about the VA Pension by visiting https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/

This calculator does have known limitations.

1. The rates are specific to 2023
2. Housebound rates are not reflected.
3. Rates for two veterans together are not reflected.
4. There is a presumption that at least one of these is true:
• You’re at least 65 years old, or
• You have a permanent and total disability, or
• You’re a patient in a nursing home for long-term care because of a disability, or
• You’re getting Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income