VA - US Department of Veterans Affairs

Senior Veterans · Rhode Island · Free

Official VA portal for benefits, healthcare, and services for veterans. Built for senior veterans, surviving spouses, and the families helping them access VA pension, healthcare, and benefits. Walk-in help available at every VFW, American Legion, and DAV post; appointments preferred but rarely required. Survivors Pension is the VA benefit for low-income surviving spouses of wartime veterans — often confused with DIC (different program). No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

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