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Informal application is possible. Forms can be requested from the competent authority under the respective state law.

If a war victim has died as a result of injury, the widow, surviving partner, orphans and relatives in the ascending line are entitled to a survivor's pension.

The pension will be paid to an account held by you or by a third party living with you in the same household.

If you wish, the pension can also be paid free of charge as a money order by Deutsche Postbank AG to your place of residence or habitual abode. In special cases, the pension can be paid in cash at the competent administrative office.

Granting of a survivor's pension for war victims

• Proof of account
• If applicable, power of attorney for the account

None

You specify the desired method of payment (account details, account holder) when submitting your application.

The pension is paid out free of charge

• • to an account of the person entitled to receive the pension
  • to an account of a person who lives in the same household as the person entitled to receive the pension.
  • as a payment order by Deutsche Postbank AG to the person's place of residence or habitual abode
  • In special cases as a cash payment at the responsible administrative office

Benefits are provided on request.

The State Office for Social Affairs and Care (LASV) is responsible in the state of Brandenburg

• § Section 38 of the Federal Pension Act (BVG)

Lower Saxony Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Equality