1. Is the Veteran or surviving spouse 65 years or older?
2. The Veteran has served at least 1 day during a wartime period.
(DD-214 or Separation Document required; NO COMBAT required).
3. The Veteran must have served at least 90 consecutive days of active duty.
4. Surviving spouse must have been married to Veteran at the time of the Veteran’s passing – and has not remarried.
5. The Veteran and/or spouse needs assistance with at least 2 of the 6 activities of daily life (ADLs) that would require care and are confirmed by an Affidavit from a physician.
ADLs include things like dressing; bathing; eating.
6. The Veteran’s gross monthly income is equal to or LESS than the gross monthly cost of in-home care or the cost of the Senior Living Community.
7. The Veteran’s TOTAL assets meet the income requirements.
Did you check all the boxes?
You could qualify for over $2,000 a month in additional income.
Updated 2023 VA Aid & Attendance Amounts:
Veteran Spouse: $1,432
Single Veteran: $2,228
Married Veteran: $2,642
2 Married Veterans: $3,544
If you think you qualify for this benefit fill out the form here and submit it to your VA pension management center.
If you are unsure how to find your VA pension management center, click here.
