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From December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, the net worth limit to be eligible for Survivors Pension benefits is $159,240. On October 18, 2018, we changed the way we assess net worth to

make the pension entitlement rules clearer. The net worth calculation includes your and your dependent’s assets and income for VA purposes. When you apply for Survivors Pension benefits,

you’ll need to report all of these assets and income. NOTE: If your child’s net worth is more than the net worth limit, we don’t consider them to be a dependent when we determine your

pension. Read our definitions below: ASSETS Assets include the fair market value of all the real and personal property that you own, minus the amount of any mortgages you may have. “Real

property” means any land and buildings you may own. Your personal property assets may include these and other items: * Investments (like stocks and bonds) * Antique furniture * Boats ASSETS

DON’T INCLUDE: * Your primary residence (the home where you live most or all of the time) * Your car * Basic home items like appliances that you wouldn’t take with you if you moved to a new

house Read more about how we define “assets” ANNUAL INCOME FOR VA PURPOSES Annual income is the money earned in a year from a job or from retirement or annuity payments. Your annual income

for VA purposes may include these and other kinds of income: * Salary or hourly pay * Bonuses * Commissions * Overtime * Tips We may subtract certain expenses from your annual income when we

assess your income for VA purposes and net worth. We call these applicable deductible expenses. They include: * Educational expenses * Medical expenses you’re not reimbursed for Read more

about how we define “annual income” AN EXAMPLE OF NET WORTH AND ELIGIBILITY If you had $121,000 in assets and $14,000 in annual income for VA purposes, then your net worth would be $135,000.

This is less than the net worth limit of $159,240. So you would be eligible for Survivors Pension benefits.