Blind Veterans Pension
$150/month state pension for veterans blinded by service-connected injury or disease.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against pa.gov
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
- September 30, 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
- Veterans
- 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
- September 30, 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Blind Veterans Pension
Who qualifies for Blind Veterans Pension?
Blind Veterans Pension is for Veterans; available to any veteran; pennsylvania residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Blind Veterans Pension worth?
The listed value is $1,800/year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Blind Veterans Pension?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Blind Veterans Pension?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.