Who is eligible for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit?
The Aid and Attendance benefits are available to Veterans, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses of Veterans where:
- The Veteran served during wartime.
- The individual requires the regular care of others to carry out the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
- Requires a Protective Environment to ensure their safety.
The VA also sets income and asset rules for qualification. Some individuals will qualify directly; many more will qualify if legal or financial steps are taken to bring an applicant’s financial profile into VA qualifying guidelines.
V.A. Improved Pension Per Month
(for 2021)
| Qualified Members | Tax-Free Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran & Spouse | $2,295 |
| Veteran (Single) | $1,936 |
| Widow | $1,244 |
Declared States of War
| Qualified Wars | Years of Active Service |
|---|---|
| World War II | 12/07/1941 – 12/31/1946 |
| Korean War | 06/27/1950 – 01/31/1955 |
| Vietnam War * | 08/05/1964 – 05/07/1975 |
| Gulf War | 1990-Present |
*if served in the Republic of Vietnam: 11/01/1955 – 05/07/1975)
For Surviving Spouses:
Surviving spouses must meet the following qualifications in order to qualify for VA Pension:
- The spouse and the veteran must have been married at the time of the veteran’s passing.
- With very few exceptions, the spouse must not have remarried after the veteran passed away.