Aid and Attendance

Learn if you are a good candidate to apply for Aid and Attendance and how much you should receive from the VA.

Veterans Benefits pay $1,244-$2,295 month to Veterans & Spouses

Surviving Spouse needs care $1,244
Single Veteran needs care $1,936
Married Veteran needs care $2,295
Veteran with Spouse who needs care $1,520
Veteran and Spouse need care $2,295

Do you have qualifying military service?

World War II

December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946

Korean Conflict

June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955

Vietnam Era

August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975
Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and August 4, 1964 are also eligible

American Merchant Marines in Oceangoing Service during the period of Armed Conflict: December 7, 1941 through August 15, 1945

What type of care qualifies?

Assisted Living
Home Care
Senior Living (with care)
Memory Care
Adult Day Care
Nursing Home

Many Veterans and surviving spouses do not know they are entitled to a monthly income from the VA to help pay for Senior Living or Home care.

veterans aid for assisted living

What if I’m not eligible?

AidandAttendance.com provides solutions to become eligible or in some cases refers you to a specialist who can assist.

Can I apply for VA benefits without the use of this site?

Yes, call the VA at 800-827-1000 and let them know you would like to apply for Aid and Attendance benefits.

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How does the application software work?

Watch this short video to see how easy it is to apply for VA benefits with AidandAttendance.com

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Thank you for your service!

The Department of Veterans Affairs reviews four criteria to determine if a veteran or their spouse is eligible for Aid and Attendance benefits. The VA’s eligibility requirements are complex, which is why we recommend you take our short 5-minute survey to determine eligibility.

Wartime service – the veteran must have served at least 90 days active duty service and at least one day of active duty wartime service. The veteran must have received an honorable, general, or medical, discharge. Qualifying wartime periods:

World War II: December 7,1941 through December, 31 1946
Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975
Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam: Febuary 28, 1961 and August 4, 1964

Health – the veteran, spouse, or surviving spouse must require assistance with multiple activities of daily living OR require a protected environment for their own safety due to physical or cognitive issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, COPD, diabetes, arthritis, CHF, or other health/medical issues.

Activities of Daily Living: Bathing, dressing/undressing, ambulation (walking), transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, eating/drinking (not meal prep)

Income – if the applicant’s unreimbursed medical expenses are MORE than their income, the veteran or surviving spouse will qualify for the maximum Aid and Attendance benefit if otherwise eligible. If medical expenses are LESS than income, the applicant may still be eligible for a partial benefit. We recommend you take our 5-minute questionnaire to see if you are a good candidate for Aid and Attendance benefits.

Net Worth – the VA permits applicants for Aid and Attendance benefits to have net worth of $130,773 and still qualify for benefits. Most families have qualifying net worth or can become eligible with planning. The primary residence is an exempt asset until it is sold. Contact us today to review planning strategies if net worth exceeds $130,773.

For Surviving Spouses

Marriage – this criterion only applies to surviving spouses applying for benefits. The marriage to the veteran must have ended in death and the surviving spouse cannot have remarried OR the marriage must have ended in death and subsequent marriages by the surviving spouse must have started and ended between: 01/01/1971 and 11/01/1990.