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. You can also download a booklet about VA benefits here.
Recent Changes To Eligibility Requirements
Vietnam War Dates: For veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, Public Law 116-315 broadens the the qualifying time period. It is now from November 1, 1955 through May 7, 1975. (Was February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975)
Pension Rates: Effective December 1, 2022, veterans pension rates changed to reflect the cost of living increase. See the chart below:
| VETERANS FAMILY SITUATION | MAXIMUM MONTHLY PENSION | MAXIMUM PENSION WITH AID AND ATTENDANCE |
| Veteran | $1,633 (was $1,229) | $2,050 (was $1936) |
| …with 1 dependent | $2,046 (was $1,610) | $2,431 (was $2,295) |
| Widow of Veteran | $1,095 (was $824) | $1,318 (was $1,244) |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,371 (was $1,079) | $1,572 (was $1,484) |
| Veteran Permanently Housebound | $2,229 (was $1,502) | n/a |
| …with 1 dependent | $2,642 (was $1,883) | n/a |
| Widow Permanently Housebound | $1,432 (was $1,007) | n/a |
| …with 1 dependent | $1,709 (was $1,262) | n/a |
