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​Aid and Attendance Benefit for War Era Veterans and Surviving Spouses


Wartime veterans, 65 years and older, and their surviving spouses, may be entitled to a tax-free benefit called Aid and Attendance provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Benefit is designed to provide financial aid to help offset the cost of long-term care for those who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S) such as:
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bathing
dressing
meal prep
​eating
toileting
transferring

Benefit monies can be used for in-home care, an assisted living      community, or a personal care home.


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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a period of war.
  • Must have anything other than a Dishonorable Discharge.
  • A surviving spouse must have been married to the veteran at the time of his passing.
  • Must require assistance from another person to perform some of the activities of daily living.
  • Must meet income and asset criteria set by the VA.
  • Must be 65 years and older or totally disabled.

Eligible Periods of War:

World War II: Must have served 1 day of active duty between December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946

Korean conflict: Must have served 1 day of active duty between June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
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Vietnam era: Must have served 1 day of active duty between February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975

Persian Gulf War: Must have served 1 day of active duty between August 2, 1990 - Present

To speak with an experienced Senior Living & Care Adviser regarding filing for the Aid & Attendance Benefit and to get assistance in finding good senior living options, click the link below. We look forward to serving you!
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