A look at the maximum compensation for veterans under Pension Act, Pension for Life

Canadian veterans with disabilities receive compensation based on a number of factors, including the extent of their injury, which is broken down as a percentage. They can also receive added support for being unable to work and either hire a caregiver or compensate family members forced to shoulder a heavier burden because of a veteran’s injury.

The following figures are the maximum monthly compensation available to a veteran who is considered 100 per cent disabled and unable to work under the Pension Act and the Pension for Life, as calculated by the National Council of Veteran Associations:

PENSION ACT

Veteran plus spouse and two children

Disability pension: $4,336

Exceptional Incapacity Allowance: $1,556

Attendance Allowance: $1,945

Total: $7,837 per month

Veteran plus spouse

Disability pension: $3,675

Exceptional Incapacity Allowance: $1,556

Attendance Allowance: $1,945

Total: $7,176 per month

Single veteran

Disability pension: $2,940

Exceptional Incapacity Allowance: $1,556

Attendance Allowance: $1,945

Total: $6,441 per month

PENSION FOR LIFE

All veterans, no matter marital status or kids

Pain and Suffering Compensation: $1,183

Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation: $1,543

Caregiver Recognition Benefit: $1,053

Total: $3,779 per month

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 9, 2021.