VA Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefits.
The VA Aid & Attendance Pension is designed to provide qualified veterans and their un-remarried surviving spouses with financial benefits outside of the traditional VA residential system. This pension benefit, which was established in 1952 under title 38USC, provides a direct, tax free monthly pension to help defray the cost of long-term care.
2020 Maximum Benefit Amounts |
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Monthly |
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Annually |
Two Veterans / Spouses |
$3,032 |
Two Veterans / Spouses |
$36,387 |
Married Veteran* |
$2,266 |
Married Veteran |
$27,195 |
Single Veteran |
$1,911 |
Single Veteran |
$22,939 |
Surviving Spouse |
$1,228 |
Surviving Spouse |
$18,068 |
Healthy Vet / Ill Spouse |
$1,500 |
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* Assuming the veteran needs care. If only the spouse needs care, a married veteran could qualify for up to $1,404 monthly. $16,851 Annually. |
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be 65 years old and/or unemployable.
• Must have an Honorable or General discharge (any other than Dishonorable discharge).
• Must have served at least 90 days of active Federal duty with at least one day during an official period of conflict.
• Must have a medical necessity requiring care
• Must meet income and countable asset criteria established by the VA*
The Qualifying Military Service
Veterans must have been honorably discharged, and have served at least 90 days of active duty military service, with at least one day during one of the following periods:
Conflicts |
Dates |
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World War I |
04/06/1917 |
11/11/1918 |
World War II |
12/07/1941 |
12/31/1946 |
Korean War |
06/27/1950 |
01/31/1955 |
Vietnam War (In-Country) |
02/28/1961 |
05/05/1975 |
Vietnam War (All Service) |
08/05/1964 |
05/07/1975 |
Gulf War |
08/02/1990 |
Not determined |
* For more information, please contact us.