We are honored to give care to the men and women who’ve served our nation.
If you’re a Veteran or the surviving spouse of a Veteran and you already qualify for a VA pension, you might be able to get extra money each month if:
You need help taking care of yourself, or
You can’t leave your home because of a health condition.
These are called Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits. You can only get one or the other—not both at the same time.
You may get this extra monthly payment if one of these applies to you:
You need another person to help you with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, using the bathroom, or staying safe.
You are bedridden due to illness or disability (not just resting).
You live in a nursing home because of a mental or physical problem.
Your eyesight is very poor (corrected vision is 5/200 or less in both eyes, or your field of vision is 5 degrees or smaller).
You may get a Housebound benefit if:
You have a permanent disability that makes you mostly stay inside your home or on your property.
Veterans who qualify for a VA pension.
Surviving spouses of Veterans who qualify for a VA survivor’s pension.
Even if your income is too high for the basic pension, you might still qualify if these extra care needs increase your total benefit amount.
A doctor’s report that explains:
What help is needed each day (like feeding, dressing, or using the bathroom).
If there’s a medical condition causing problems with movement or self-care.
Whether the person can get around, leave the house, or is mostly homebound.
Any issues with memory, mental health, or coordination.
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