Aid & Attendance
as defined by VA.gov
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits may provide additional monthly payments for qualified Veterans or survivors who are eligible for VA pension and who meet applicable VA requirements.
Veterans and survivors who are eligible for VA pension and who need the regular aid and attendance of another person, or who are housebound, may qualify for an additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to a monthly pension and are not available without eligibility for VA pension.
Aid & Attendance (A&A)
An increased monthly pension amount may be available if a qualified applicant meets one or more of the following general conditions:
- Needs the aid of another person to perform activities of daily living
- Is bedridden as defined by VA requirements
- Is a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity
- Has limited eyesight as defined by VA requirements
2026 Maximum Limits of the Aid & Attendance Benefit
- Surviving Spouse: $1,558
- Dependent Spouse: $1,903
- Single Veteran: $2,424
- Married Veteran: $2,874
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