Veterans Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance can help elderly and disabled veterans and their surviving spouses pay for at-home care, nursing care, and assisted living care. While a service-connected disability is not a prerequisite for benefits, applicants must have served during certain wartime periods and must meet certain financial criteria.
If you have concerns about how to pay for long-term care without wiping out your nest egg, talk with The Karp Law Firm’s attorneys. All of 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 think it is too late to explore your options: Even if your loved one is already receiving long-term care, we might be able to help you secure financial assistance. To schedule an appointment to explore your options, call our office at (561) 625-1100.
Effective December 1, 2021, veterans pension rates changed. The new numbers are below. For more detailed information about V.A. benefits for long-term care, please see our V.A. benefits website page.
| VETERANS FAMILY SITUATION | MAXIMUM MONTHLY PENSION | MAXIMUM PENSION WITH AID AND ATTENDANCE |
| Veteran | $1,229 (was $1,160) | $2,050 (was $1936) |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,610 (was $1,520) | $2,431 (was $2,295) |
| Widow of Veteran | $824 (was $778) | $1,318 (was $1,244) |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,079 (was $1,019) | $1,572 (was $1,484) |
| Veteran Permanently Housebound | $1,502 (was $1,418) | n/a |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,883 (was $1,778) | n/a |
| Widow Permanently Housebound | $1,007 (was $951) | n/a |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,262 (was $1,191) | n/a |
