Veteran'S Aid & Attendance Pension Checklist printable pdf download

Veteran'S Aid & Attendance Pension Checklist

Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Pension Checklist

For senior veterans struggling with the costs of everyday

care, the aid and attendance benefit can seem like a lifesaver.

Depending on your income and costs (and those of your spouse), the aid and

attendance pension could increase your monthly income by up to $2,085.

Of course there can sometimes seem to be a gulf between knowing something should

be available to you and actually getting it. There are particular qualifications required

and paperwork that must be completed and submitted before a senior veteran can be

approved for the veterans aid and attendance benefit.

That shouldn't stop you. It's believed that 95% of the veterans eligible for the pension

aren't taking advantage of it.

Make use of our Veteran’s Aid and Attendance glossary and the checklist below to

help you better navigate the process and claim the money you deserve.

Am I Eligible for the Veteran's Aid and Attendance Pension?

Check off the following items that apply:

1. I am a veteran, or my spouse is.

2. I had at least 90 days of active duty during a wartime.

3. I need the help of another person to complete basic daily tasks such as

eating, dressing, bathing, and going to the bathroom.

4. I am bedridden due to a disability.

5. I live in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or use in-home care.

6. My income, when combined with that of my spouse (if applicable) is at or

under the Maximum Allowable Pension Rate (MAPR).

If you checked yes to 1, 2, 6 and at least one of the others, you may be eligible.

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