For qualifying veterans, Aid and Attendance is paid in addition to the basic pension rate for seriously disabled wartime veterans who have limited or no income, and who are age 65 or older, or, if under 65, who are permanently and totally disabled.

Some key things to know about the Aid and Attendance benefit:

  • Aid and Attendance is a pension benefit and is not dependent upon service-related injuries.
  • Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible.
  • Certain medical and financial requirements must be met.
  • Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, nursing home or assisted living facility.

The 2016 Maximum Benefits:

Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR) Ammount
If you are a veteran... Your yearly ioncome must be less than...
Without Spouse or Child $12,907
To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of
MAPR, or, $645
With One Dependent $16,902
To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of
MAPR, or, $845
Housebound Without Dependents $15,773
Without One Dependent $19,770
A&a Without Dependents $21,531
A&A One Dependent $25,525
Two Vets Married to Each Other $16,902
Two Vets Married to Each Other One H/B $19,770
Two Vets Married to Each Other Both H/B $22,634
Two Vets Married to Each Other One A/A $25,525
Two Vets Married to Each Other One A/A One H/B $28,385
Two Vets Married to Each Other Both A/A $34,153
Add for Early War Veteran (Mexican Border Period or WW1) to any
category above		 $2,932
Add for Each Additional Child to any category above $2,205

Note: these benefit amounts may fluctuate and the actual benefit that is approved may be less.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

We can help you apply for the Aid and Attendance Benefit program to best support your loved ones who are struggling and need extra care.