Veterans Aid and Attendance Qualifications and Benefits

In order to qualify for the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit there is 1 requirement and 4 criteria that must be met

Age/Unemployable

– Veteran must be over the age of 65 and/or unemployable

– Un-remarried surviving spouse has no age requirement. ( A surviving spouse must have been married to the veteran at the time of the veteran’s death and the marriage must have been for a least one year.)

Qualifying Military Service

– Must have an honorable or general discharge ( any discharge other than dishonorable.)

– Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during an official period of conflict.

Medical Necessity

-Must have a medical diagnosis or condition that requires the applicant to need assistance with Activities of Daily Living.

– Doctor is able to document this need with a qualifying Physicians Report.

Cost of Care and Monthly Income

– The VA has an income test, certain medical expenses can be deducted from income to help qualify.

Net Worth and Liquid Assets

– The VA’s asset and net worth limit can vary depending on many factors like life expectancy, medical expenses etc.,

2015 Maximum Monthly Benefit Amounts

Two Veterans/Spouses $2,837/Monthly

Married Veteran $2,120/Monthly

Single Veteran $1,788/Monthly

Surviving Spouse $1,149/Monthly

Please go to www.usseniorvets.com for more information.