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VA Form 21P-527EZ, Application for Veterans Pension

VA Form 21P-527EZ is the application for Veterans Pension, a tax-free monthly payment for wartime veterans with limited income and net worth who are 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled.

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What is VA Form 21P-527EZ?

Veterans Pension is a needs-based benefit, separate from disability compensation. To qualify, a veteran generally needs qualifying wartime service, an income and net worth below the limits VA sets each year, and either age 65 or older, a permanent and total disability, or residence in a nursing home. The 527EZ is the fully developed claim version of the application, designed so VA can decide the claim faster when you submit your evidence up front.

The form collects service history, marital and dependent information, and a detailed picture of household income, assets, and unreimbursed medical expenses, since those figures determine both eligibility and the payment amount. Veterans who need help with daily living can also pursue Aid and Attendance or Housebound amounts, usually supported by VA Form 21-2680.

Who files VA Form 21P-527EZ?

  • Wartime veterans age 65 or older with income and net worth within VA limits
  • Veterans of any age who are permanently and totally disabled or receiving nursing home care
  • Veterans applying for increased pension based on Aid and Attendance or Housebound status
  • Veterans who filed an intent to file (VA Form 21-0966) and want to lock in an earlier effective date

How to fill out VA Form 21P-527EZ

  1. Gather your discharge papers, marriage and dependent records, and a full accounting of household income, assets, and recurring medical expenses.
  2. Complete the veteran identification, service, and dependency sections, answering every question that applies.
  3. Report income and net worth carefully; attach VA Form 21P-8416 for medical expenses and VA Form 21P-0969 for income and assets if the instructions call for them.
  4. Sign and date the form, and have any required witnesses sign if you sign by mark.
  5. Mail the package to the Pension Intake Center address listed in the form instructions, apply online at va.gov, or file through an accredited representative or VA regional office.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Veterans Pension and disability compensation?

Compensation pays for disabilities connected to your service regardless of income. Pension is needs-based: it requires wartime service and limited income and net worth, but the disability does not have to be service-connected. You generally cannot receive both at the same time; VA pays the greater benefit.

What counts toward the net worth limit?

VA counts your and your spouse's assets plus annual income, minus certain deductions such as unreimbursed medical expenses. Your primary home and vehicle are generally excluded. The limit changes each year, so check the current figure at va.gov before you file.

Can I get extra pension if I need help at home?

Yes. Aid and Attendance and Housebound are increased pension amounts for veterans who need help with daily activities or are largely confined to home. Most claims include VA Form 21-2680 completed by a physician as medical evidence.