Blind Veterans Pension
$150/month state pension for veterans blinded by service-connected injury or disease.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Monthly Compensation — Pennsylvania
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $1,800/year
- Where it applies
- Pennsylvania
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Blind Veterans Pension?
Blind Veterans Pension is a Pennsylvania monthly compensation benefit for veterans. $150/month state pension for veterans blinded by service-connected injury or disease. The listed value is $1,800/year.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Pennsylvania residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Service-connected injury or disease resulting in blindness (visual acuity 3/60 or 10/200 or less in better eye with correcting lens, or visual field contracted to 20 degrees or less). The requirement is service-connected blindness, not necessarily a 100% overall VA disability rating. Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions discharge. Must have been a PA resident upon entering military service.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: pa.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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