I am 72 years of age. My yearly income is $15,432 from Social Security. I want to know if I qualify for any veteran widow benefits. I do not have any other income. I have a reverse mortgage on my home so when it is sold I will not realize any income from it. I need to move into a different living situation as I am becoming unable to take care of my home. I am not disabled yet but am looking to the near future.
Carol
Based on what I have read in other posts you probably are entitled to some benefits, but the only way to find out is to contact the VA directly. Good luck.
I would suggest taking a look at our free Veterans Benefits Guide. It contains a specific chapter entitled "Benefits for Surviving Spouses" that will help you to determine your eligibility, information on how to apply, and a list of resources that can help you with this process.
You can find this guide and a number of others in our Caregivers’ Resource Library:
https://www.agingcare.com/eBook/Library
I hope this helps. Best of luck to you, andysmom1.
-AgingCareEditor
http://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php
Please do seek information and aid from veterans groups, and submit a complete application with all attachments, including originals, to your local veterans' offices.
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