Medal of Honor: Benefit and Survivor Starting Points

VA health-care priority is a specific consideration

The reviewed health-care priority rule recognizes Medal of Honor recipients. Basic enrollment and applicable agency requirements remain separate; an award selection is not official verification.

Pension and surviving-spouse pension are different paths

The recipient’s pension and the surviving-spouse program use distinct requirements. Being another relative of a recipient is not the same as being an eligible surviving spouse. VA must confirm every applicable requirement.

State and territory programs are not uniform

A plate, recreation, education, or other state program may reference the Medal of Honor but also require residence, applicant status, an application, and documentation. Review each administering authority.

Keep the profile precise and optional

Choose the award only if you want to use it for local screening. Record living or deceased status and a survivor relationship separately. The planner cannot authenticate a medal, service record, or family relationship.

Reviewed related benefits and resources

6 reviewed related records · 3 federal · 3 state or territory

• Medal of Honor — VA health-care priority consideration
• Medal of Honor Pension — living recipient
• Medal of Honor Pension — surviving spouse
• Alabama Medal of Honor License Plate
• Michigan Medal of Honor License Plate
• Nevada Medal of Honor License Plate

Record reviews: 2026-09-11 through 2026-10-12. Open each record for its authority, dates, limitations, and next review.