Veterans Information
 Are you a veteran or a widow of a veteran? If you are,
please take a moment to read the following information regarding a veterans
program that may benefit you! Veterans Benefits - Aid and Attendance
What is Aid and Attendance?
Aid and attendance is an
additional amount available to eligible veterans and dependents who are
entitled to VA pension or VA compensation. A VA compensation or pension benefit
is awarded to a veteran determined to be in need of regular aid and attendance
of another person to perform basic functions of everyday life.
A
veteran may qualify for aid and attendance benefits if he or she:
- Is blind or so nearly blind as to have corrected
visual field to 5 degrees or less
- Is a resident in an assisted or independent living
facility because of mental or physical incapacity
- Proves a need for aid and attendance under
established criteria
- Inability to perform tasks of daily living
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Who is eligible for aid and attendance?
A veteran, dependent
spouse, or surviving spouse who is determined to be in need of regular aid and
attendance of another person, may be entitled to higher income limitations or
additional benefits, depending on the type of benefit received. Veteran must
have served 90 days with honorable discharge.
What income
requirements are applied for eligibility?
$129,000 or less of Assets for
veteran and dependent
$80,000 or less of Assets for individual veteran or
individual widow
** Does not include house or car
Please ask us about
this benefit if you are a veteran or widow of a veteran. Information for Iowa Veterans can be found on the Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs website. |
