Veteran Estate Planning
VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Lawyers
What is Aid and Attendance?
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.
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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.
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