Spouse, civil union or de facto partner - Veteran deceased

A spouse or partner of a deceased veteran is entitled to a Veteran's Pension if:

• they have reached the qualifying age for New Zealand Superannuation and
• they are eligible to receive New Zealand Superannuation and
• the veteran had qualifying operational service and
• if the veteran had not died, they would have been eligible for New Zealand Superannuation and
• the veteran was receiving from Veterans Affairs at the date of their death:
  • a disablement pension or
  • an independence allowance or
  • had been paid a lump sum payment
• for whole person impairment of 52% or more or
  • a war disablement pension of 70% or more under the War Pensions Act 1954, if they died before 7 December 2014.