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Eligibility requires assistance with at least two Activities of Daily Living, strict income and asset limits, relevant active-duty service periods, and an honorable discharge. 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It is often called an\"Improved Pension.\" The program pays for home care by adding money to your VA Basic Pension. In some cases, Veterans who don't receive a VA Basic Pension can still receive help. The program is also open to surviving spouses.  \nQUALIFYING FOR SUPPORT  \nFor Veterans who already receive aVA Basic Pension, you qualify for additional assistance if you need help with two Activities of Daily Living. These tasks include walking, standing, sitting, bathing, getting dressed, eating, or using the bathroom.  \nEven if you don't currently receive a VA Basic Pension, you might still qualify for Aid & Assistance. Like those who do receive VA Basic Pension, to qualify, you need help with at least two Activities of Daily Living. Additionally, you must:  \n• Meet strict income and asset limits  \n• Have served at least 90 days of active duty during the following periods:  \nWorldWar II: 12/7/41 – 12/31/46  \nKorean War: 6/27/50-1/31/55  \nVietnam War: 2/28/61-5/7/75 for veterans who served in Vietnam; or 8/5/64-5/7/75 for veterans who served elsewhere during the War.  \nGulf War: 08/02/90 – Present, which includes Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring, and Operation Iraqi Freedom  \n• Be age 65 or older, or  \nReceive Social Security Disability Income;  \nReceive Supplemental Security Income; Be totally and permanently disabled. The disability does not need to beservice-related.  \nFinally, the veteran must have been honorably discharged.  \n􀁦INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR 2023  \nA single veteran or surviving spouse cannot earn more than $2,229/month. A married veteran cannot earn morethan $2,642/month.Yournetworthcannot exceed $150,538 (not including home and one car) .  \nHOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU RECEIVE?  \nThe amount of money you receive dependson your income and medical costs. Every year, Aid & Attendance also sets income limits that affect your eligibility.  \nFor example, consider John. John is a single veteran. John receives $1,330 per month in income. This is $500 less than the 2018 Aid & Attendance income limit of $1,830. John also spends $300 per month on home care, and $200 per month on health insurance. Aid & Attendance would pay John $1,000 per month:  \n• $500 per month for the amount that John’sincome is below the program’s income limit;  \n• $300 per month for the amount John spendson home care, and $200 per month for the amount John pays for health insurance.  \nTURN OVER FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION AND HELP 􀁦  \n3303A STANTON RD SE, WASHINGTON DC 20020  \nHOW TO APPLY  \nYou must already receive a Basic Pension to apply. If you don't currently receive a Basic Pension, youmust first apply for one. Instructions for application are below.  \n􀁦IN-PERSON APPLICATION  \nNational Capital Regional Benefit Office  \n1722 I St., NW Washington, DC 20006 800-827-1000  \n􀁦MAIL OR FAX APPLICATION  \nMail documents to the PhiladelphiaVARegional Office's PensionManagementCenter  \nDepartment of Veterans Affairs Pension Intake Center  \nP. O. Box 5365  \nJanesville, WI 53547-5365  \nFax: 1-844-655-1604  \nREQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS  \n􀁦VETERANS WHO RECEIVE BASIC PENSIONS  \n• DD214 form (discharge papers) or equivalent.  \n• VA form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status Or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance) completed by a physician;or equivalent.  \n• VAform 10-5345 (Request for and Authorization to Release Medical Records Or Health Information) .  \n• VAPowerof Attorney Form.  \n• Medical records from the veteran’s doctor(s) .  \n• Document showing costs of any currenthome-care  \n• Proof of income and assets.  \n􀁦SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO RECEIVE BASIC PENSIONS  \nAll of the documentslisted above plusa MarriageCertificateand Veteran’s Death Certificate.  \n􀁦VETERANS WHO DON'T RECEIVE BASIC PENSION  \nOnline Application  \n[","cbCaidcpT0RB4hhr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidcpT0RB4hhr","pdf",426055,"English","# Qualifying for Support\n## Activities of Daily Living Requirement\n## Income and Asset Limits for 2023\n## How Much Money Will You Receive?\n# How to Apply\n## In-Person Application\n## Mail or Fax Application\n## Required Application Documents\n# Getting Help With Your Application","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for Veterans Aid \\u0026 Attendance assistance?\",\"answer\":\"Veterans and, in some cases, surviving spouses may qualify if they need help with at least two Activities of Daily Living and meet strict income and asset limits. 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