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Non-Service Connected Matrix

There are additional benefits that you may be eligible for that are based on a favorable decision for a VA benefit and/or based on special circumstances. These are known as derivatives.

Service Connected Matrix Non Service Connected Matrix Circumstance Matrix

Benefit	Derivative
Non Service Connected Pension	10 point veteran preference in Federal hiring Health care enrollment (subject to income requirements) Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility Burial and plot allowance
Non Service Connected with Aid and Attendance or Housebound	10 point veteran preference in Federal hiring Health care enrollment (subject to income requirements) Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility Free hearing aids Free eye glasses Burial and plot allowance Aid and Attendance for spouse (if spouse meets criteria)

This matrix is the creation of former and current members of the Veterans Benefits Administration Web Communications Office.

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