Aid and Attendance Benefits

Eligibility

Aid and Attendance Benefits are available to veterans and surviving spouses who require the aid of another person in order to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. 

Financial Assistance

The program provides additional financial assistance to eligible individuals who need help with basic daily activities, even if they are not in need of hospitalization or nursing home care. 

Income and Asset Limits

To qualify for Aid and Attendance Benefits, there are certain income and asset limits that applicants must meet. These limits are set by the VA and are subject to change. 

Non-Service Connected Disability

Unlike some other VA benefits, Aid and Attendance is available to veterans with non-service connected disabilities. This means that the disability does not have to be related to their military service. 

Medical Certification

A medical professional must certify that the applicant requires the aid of another person to perform basic activities of daily living. 

Types of Care Covered

The benefits can be used to cover the costs of in-home care, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other forms of care, depending on the individual's needs and preferences. 

Application Process

To apply for Aid and Attendance Benefits, this is where we step in to help you with this process. individuals need to submit the necessary documentation to the VA, including medical evidence of their need for assistance with daily activities. 

Monthly Payments

Once approved, beneficiaries receive a monthly monetary allowance to help cover the costs of their care. 

Effect on Other Benefits

Receiving Aid and Attendance Benefits may affect other VA benefits an individual is already receiving, so it's important to consider how this program may interact with existing benefits. 

Surviving Spouses

The program extends benefits to surviving spouses of veterans who meet the eligibility criteria.