Veterans Benefits -
Aid and Attendance
General Qualifications for Non-Service Connected Aid and Attendance
Veteran, Widowed Spouse, and Dependent or Disabled Child (
Any May be a Claimant)
Veteran Must have Served at Least Ninety Days Active Duty with One Day of the Ninety During a Qualified War Period (Ninety Days Must Generally be Consecutive, with Some Exceptions)
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Claimant Should have Less than $80,000.00 in Household Assets; Excluding Primary Home, Car, and Personal Belongings (If Assets are Jointly Owned by Other than Spouse, Only the Claimant’s Share is Generally Countable. In the Case of a Married Veteran, Both His/Her Assets are Countable. Although $80k is Typically the Asset Cap, the VA May Also Consider the Claimant’s Life Expectancy and Demand Lower Total Assets. In the Case of Assets Over $50k, It May be Best to Consult an Elder Law Attorney)
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Widowed Spouse Must have been Married to the Veteran for at Least One Year, OR have had Children by the Veteran if Married Less than One Year, and Never Remarried (with Possibly One Very Rare Instance)
2009 Maximum Pension Rates for Aid and Attendance
Single Veteran $1,644.00 Per Month or $19,736.00 Per Year
Married Veteran $1,949.00 Per Month or $23,396.00 Per Year
Widowed Spouse $1,056.00 Per Month or $12,681.00 Per Year
Veteran Married to Veteran (Both A & A) $2,540.00 Per Month or $30,480.00 Per Year
Once Awarded Aid and Attendance or Housebound Status, a Veteran May Obtain Free Medications, Medical Equipment, Incontinence Supplies, Glasses, and Hearing Aides from the VA Hospital/Clinic via U.S. Mail Without Going to the VA Clinic or Hospital. A Separate Application Must be Made Through the Health Care System.
**Note: Each VA Claim is Unique and the Above Criteria is Generic in Nature and May Not be Applicable to Each Claimant.
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