End-of-Life Benefits and Resources for Veterans (Ages 60 and over)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of end-of-life benefits and resources to provide peace of mind for you and your family and preserve your legacy after you’re gone. Learn about the steps you can take now to plan for the future with VA programs including Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) and survivors benefits, as well as Advance Care Planning services and burial and memorial benefits.

VA.gov/plan-ahead

VALife:


VA benefits for Veterans’ survivors:

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC):

Accrued Benefit:

Veteran’s Pension:

Survivors Pension:

Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance: