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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Pension with Aid and Attendance

BenefitDisability SupportRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

VA Veterans Pension is a needs-based benefit providing monthly payments to wartime veterans with limited income and net worth who are permanently and totally disabled or aged 65 and older. The Aid and Attendance enhanced benefit offers additional monthly payments to pension recipients who need help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, or eating, or who are in a nursing home or assisted living facility. The Housebound benefit provides a smaller allowance for veterans substantially confined to their home due to a permanent disability.

Support for disability-related income, healthcare, services, equipment, or independent living needs.

Bring medical, school, or agency records that explain the disability and the support needed.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Do you have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a qualifying wartime period?
Do you have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions?
Are you permanently and totally disabled or age 65 or older?
Must meet VA income and net worth limits (net worth limit is $155,356 for 2024)
Your household income must be at or below:
$155,356/year
$12,946/month
Is your household income at or below $155,356/year?
Aid and Attendance: must require assistance with daily living activities, be bedridden, or be in a nursing home or assisted living facility?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1DD-214 or other proof of wartime military service
2Medical evidence of permanent and total disability (if under age 65)
3Income and net worth documentation for all household members
4VA Form 21P-527EZ (Application for Pension Benefits)
5Medical documentation and physician statement supporting Aid and Attendance need

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Veterans Pension with Aid and Attendance.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs

ABLE Accounts

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Assistive Technology Act Programs

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Independent Living Centers

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Pension with Aid and Attendance

BenefitDisability SupportRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Support for disability-related income, healthcare, services, equipment, or independent living needs.

Bring medical, school, or agency records that explain the disability and the support needed.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Do you have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a qualifying wartime period?
Do you have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions?
Are you permanently and totally disabled or age 65 or older?
Must meet VA income and net worth limits (net worth limit is $155,356 for 2024)
Your household income must be at or below:
$155,356/year
$12,946/month
Is your household income at or below $155,356/year?
Aid and Attendance: must require assistance with daily living activities, be bedridden, or be in a nursing home or assisted living facility?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1DD-214 or other proof of wartime military service
2Medical evidence of permanent and total disability (if under age 65)
3Income and net worth documentation for all household members
4VA Form 21P-527EZ (Application for Pension Benefits)
5Medical documentation and physician statement supporting Aid and Attendance need

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Veterans Pension with Aid and Attendance.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs

ABLE Accounts

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Assistive Technology Act Programs

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Independent Living Centers