We Serve Those Who Serve

Veteran Estate Planning

VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Lawyers

Legal Support That Honors Your Service

What is Aid and Attendance?

Trusted by Hundreds of Veterans Nationwide

The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a pension for qualifying veterans or their surviving spouses. This benefit is specifically designed for individuals who need assistance with essential daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, or managing their medications. The Aid and Attendance benefit can make a significant difference in the quality of life for veterans, allowing them to afford in-home care, assisted living, or nursing home expenses.

Let’s Start the Conversation

Are You Eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits?

Eligibility for Aid and Attendance is based on several criteria that our attorneys can help you navigate:

  • Service Requirements: At least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a recognized wartime period
  • Discharge Status: Anything other than dishonorable
  • Age/Disability: At least 65 years old or have a permanent disability requiring assistance

Qualifying Disabilities Include:

  • Need for help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, or feeding oneself
  • Being bedridden or confined to your home due to medical conditions
  • Impairment of vision, including a limited visual field
  • Residency in a nursing home due to physical or cognitive impairments

Surviving spouses of veterans can also qualify for these benefits.

How is Wartime Service Defined?

For veterans to qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits, they must have served during one of the VA's designated wartime periods:

World War II

December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946

Korean War

June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955

Vietnam War

November 1, 1955, to August 4, 1964 (if serving IN Vietnam)
August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975

Persian Gulf War

August 2, 1990, through present day

The veteran does not need to have served in a combat zone but must have been on active duty during one of these periods to qualify.

VA Aid and Attendance E-book

Free E-book: VA Aid and Attendance Pension Guide

Download our comprehensive guide to understand the two types of disability payments the VA offers veterans and planning techniques to protect your assets.

What Do Our Clients Say?

The people at Pinnacle Legacy Law are professional, knowledgeable, helpful and very nice. Would recommend them, and I have, to anyone interested in getting a living trust made.

- Loretta P.

Excellent service by Stan and his team. Every legal need we've had they have helped us.

- Dave D.
Pinnacle Legacy Law

How will YOU protect
your family, preserve your
wealth, and build your legacy?

Start Protecting Your Legacy

Click the link below and schedule a call with a member of our team. We will explain our unique process for working with people from every walk of life. The call is FREE!

Schedule Consultation!