Pension is about wartime service plus income, not a rating percentage. Many people confuse it with compensation. If you have a service-connected rating, compensation is usually the first conversation.
Who it is usually for.
Wartime veterans with limited income who meet service-length rules.
What to have in hand.
- DD-214 showing wartime service
- Income and net-worth records
- Medical expenses that may reduce countable income
Moves.
- Confirm wartime service dates on VA.gov.
- Run the income picture before you file.
- File pension on VA.gov or with a VSO.
Timing hint: Income development adds time.