VA Form 21P-527EZ
Survivors Pension
Apply for pension benefits as a surviving spouse of a wartime veteran.
Survivors Pension
In Plain English
Apply for pension benefits as a surviving spouse of a wartime veteran.
Application for needs-based pension for surviving spouses and dependents of wartime veterans.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to file 21P-527EZ
When to use this form
For surviving spouses and dependents of wartime veterans who meet income limits. This is a needs-based benefit — separate from DIC.
Required
- ✓Veteran's death certificate
- ✓Veteran's DD-214
- ✓Marriage certificate
- ✓Income and asset documentation
Tax returns, bank statements, investment accounts.
Recommended (if applicable)
- +Medical expense records
Unreimbursed medical expenses can be deducted from income, potentially qualifying you.
You'll need to provide
- ✓Veteran's wartime service dates
- ✓Your income and net worth
- ✓Medical expenses that may be deductible
- ✓Whether you need Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits
Mail to
Department of Veterans Affairs, Pension Intake Center, PO Box 5365, Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Consider applying for DIC (21P-534EZ) at the same time if the veteran's death may be service-connected.
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