VIP Benefits were originally intended to provide extra finances where a totally disabled veteran could be cared for in his home rather than in a departmental institution. NCVA has long asked that the Government recognize the 'caregiver' principle that an allowance under the Veterans Independence Program could continue for a widow after the death of a seriously disabled veteran. Read related news releases.

News Releases

2004

• 04-12-07 - Vets Leader Congratulates VAC Minister on Reinstating Widows Benefit to 1981 

2003

• 03-11-07 - Vets Leader Congratulates VAC Minister on Reinstating Widows Benefit 
• 03-11-03 - VAC Minister Failing to Carry Out Will of PM & House 
• 03-10-30 - Widows Benefits Need Not Be Retroactive 
• 03-10-30 - Vets Minister's Resignation No Longer Necessary 
• 03-10-30 - NCVA Official Writes VAC Minister After House Motion Approves Widows Benefits 
• 03-10-26 - Veterans Official Explains his Demand for the Ministers' Resignation 
• 03-10-23 - NCVA Official Provides Further Evidence Re: Widows Pensions 
• 03-10-23 - Veterans Organizations Accuse Minister of Misleading the Public 
• 03-09-30 - Veterans National Council Requests Government to Extend Added Benefits to Widows 
• 03-09-17 - NCVA Requests Review of Extension of VIP Benefits for Widows of Veterans 
• 03-05-12 - Government Approves Further Benefits for War Veterans 

2001

• 01-11-29 - Major Veterans' Organizations Withdraw from Advisory Committees