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The Improved Death Pension Program provides for the maximum annual rates shown in the table below. The payment is reduced by the annual income from other sources paid to the surviving spouse or dependent children. Effective 01/01/2009, the Child Earned Income Exclusion amount is $9,350.
These maximum yearly rates normally change annually on December 1. The rates shown below are effective December 1, 2008 and are current as of January 2010.
Recipient |
Maximum Rate |
Surviving spouse |
$7,933 |
With one dependent child |
10,385 |
Surviving spouse permanently housebound |
9,696 |
With one dependent child |
12,144 |
Surviving spouse needing regular aid and attendance |
13,195 |
With one dependent child |
15,587 |
Allowance for each additional dependent child |
2,020 |
Pension for each surviving child |
2,020 |
NOTE: More information on Improved Death Pension benefits and historical rates can be found in the Compensation and Pension Benefits section of VA's Internet pages at http://www.va.gov/. Click on "Rate Tables."
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