All Survivors Pension Recipients by Veteran's Period of Service, FY2022. Pension is a needs-based benefit designed to provide certain wartime Veterans and their survivors with a minimum level of income that raises their standard of living.

All Survivors Pension Recipients by Age, FY2022. Surviving spouses and dependent children of deceased wartime Veterans are eligible for monthly pension benefits if they meet the net worth and income requirements.

All DIC Recipients by the Period of Service of the Veterans, FY2022. DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit generally payable to a surviving spouse, child, or parent of deceased Servicemembers or Veterans.