VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit?

Can you give me some examples of how this income limitation works?

Example #1

A Married Veteran with the following income and medical expenses:

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Can widows of Wartime Veterans also receive VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

Yes. A Widow of a Wartime Veteran can qualify for up to $1,057 per month in VA Aid and Attendance Benefits.

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How much can I receive in monthly VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

The Maximum Monthly VA Aid and Attendance Benefit is:

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Can I make gifts to reduce my assets and qualify for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

Yes, But be careful. When making gifts to reduce assets for purposes of qualifying for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits you may accidently disqualify yourself from receiving Medicaid benefits later on.

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How can I further research VA Aid and Attendance Benefits myself?

To find out more you can go to the VA website at www.VA.gov.

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What are the asset limitations to qualify for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

The rules say a Veteran can have a home, a car and up to $80,000 of other assets such as savings and investments. However, other rules allow the VA to reduce this asset limitation from $80,000 to a lower amount based upon the age of the Veteran and their current medical expenses.

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If I’m in a Nursing Home should I apply for Medicaid or VA Aid and Attendance Benefits or both?

It depends. The typical scenario is when a Veteran is getting in home care or is in an Assisted Living Facility they are typically eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits but not typically eligible for Medicaid (Medicaid will sometimes pay for very limited amounts of in home care and limited amounts in an Assisted Living Facility but many Veterans will not qualify for this type of Medicaid).

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Can I receive both VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Medicaid?

No. The typical scenario is when a Veteran is getting in home care or is in an Assisted Living Facility they are typically eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits but not typically eligible for Medicaid (Medicaid will sometimes pay for very limited amounts of in home care and limited amounts in an Assisted Living Facility but many Veterans will not qualify for this type of Medicaid).

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Are Widows of Wartime Veterans eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and why haven’t I hear about this benefit?

Yes. Widows of Wartime Veterans are eligible for the same VA Aid and Attendance Benefits as their spouse except the maximum VA Aid and Attendance Benefit is limited to $1,057 per month.

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What are the income limitations to receive VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

The rules do have income limitations but this is not a gross taxable income limitation and it is not a net taxable income limitation but it is a net income limitation after all “unreimbursed medical expenses” which can include in home care and the monthly cost of an Assisted Living Facility.

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Are VA Aid and Attendance Benefits taxable?

No. This benefit is tax free which makes the benefit much more valuable to Veterans as it will not increase their taxable income.

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What are the three Military Qualifications when applying for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

The three Military Qualifications are:

1. A Veteran must have served at least 90 days of active duty
2. With at least one day during a Declared State of War. These dates have been set by Congress.
3. The Veteran cannot have a Dishonorable Discharge.

What is the VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit?

VA Aid and Attendance is a special Pension Benefit for Wartime Veterans who need financial assistance to stay in their home or in an Assisted Living Facility

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