Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Hamilton District Office - War Veterans Allowance (WVA) - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War * allied veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War who meet residency status * certain civilians who served during the Second World War * must meet income eligibility requirements

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number

Area(s) Served

Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs * surviving spouses, common-law partners or orphans can continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a period of one year from the date the Veteran passed away

WVA is a gateway to other Veterans Affairs programs and benefits