Veterans Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance is a benefit that can help elderly and disabled veterans, and their surviving spouses, pay for at-home care, nursing care, and assisted living care. The veteran must have served during certain wartime periods and meet certain financial criteria in order to qualify for benefits. However, a service-connected disability is NOT required for eligibility.
If you’re worried about how to pay for long-term care without wiping out your nest egg, contact our office. All our lawyers are V.A.-accredited and can advise you about V.A. Aid and Attendance benefits, as well as possible Medicaid benefits. Do not assume that it is too late to explore your options! Even if your loved one is already receiving long-term care, we may be able to help you secure financial assistance. Schedule an appointment by calling our office at (561) 625-1100.
You can find out more about eligibility requirements for V.A. Aid and Attendance here.
Download our updated booklet about V.A. Aid and Attendance here.
Here are the current numbers:
New Net Worth Standard Effective December 1, 2025
Effective December 1, 2025, the veteran may have a net worth of no more than $163,699 (was $159, 240).
New Pension Rates Effective December 1, 2025
| Veteran’s Family Situation | Monthly Maximum Pension | Monthly Maximum Pension with Aid & Attendance Benefits |
| Veteran | $1,453 | $2,424 |
| Veteran with 1 Dependent | $1,903 | $2,874 |
| Widow of Veteran | $974 | $1,558 |
| Widow of Veteran with 1 Dependent | $1,275 | $1,858 |
| Veteran Permanently Housebound | $1,776 | n/a |
| Veteran Permanently Housebound with 1 Dependent | $2,225 | n/a |
| Widow Permanently Housebound | $1,191 | n/a |
| Widow Permanently Housebound with 1 Dependent | $1,491 | n/a |
