VA Aid & Attendance
SaveAdds up to ~$1,500–$2,700/mo to a VA pension, depending on situation.
A monthly benefit added to a VA pension for wartime veterans (or surviving spouses) who need help with daily activities.
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Who qualifies
Wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities and meets income/asset limits.
What you get
Paid as an increase to the monthly VA pension.
How to apply
- 1
Gather records
Discharge (DD-214), medical evidence, income and asset info.
- 2
File VA Form 21-2680
Examination for Housebound / Aid & Attendance.
- 3
Submit pension claim
File with the VA; consider a VSO for help.
Where to go
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Official program site →This is general guidance, not legal advice. Verify all details with your state program before applying — applying with the government is free.