VA Aid & Attendance Benefits: What They Are and Who Qualifies
Learn what VA Aid and Attendance is, who qualifies, how much it pays, and how to apply, plus a free calculator to check eligibility.
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Understanding the Benefits in Plain Language
Guides to the VA programs that provide or help pay for care at home. Every article names its author, cites VA's own published material, and shows when it was last checked.
The Guides
Written by a Person, Checked Against VA
Each one names its author, cites VA’s own published material, and shows the date it was last checked. None of them can tell you what your family will receive, and none of them tries to.
Does the VA Pay for Home Care? A Plain-Language Guide for Families
Find out how home care for veterans gets paid for through VA programs like Aid & Attendance, and how to find a home care provider.
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VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program vs. Aid & Attendance: What's the Difference?
Confused by VA program names? See how the VA homemaker and home health aide program differs from Aid & Attendance, and which one fits your family.
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VA Survivor Benefits for Spouses: Aid & Attendance Eligibility for Widows and Widowers
Learn who qualifies for VA surviving spouse benefits, including Aid and Attendance, DIC, and Survivors Pension, and how to check eligibility for free.
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Three Ways to Get Your Bearings
None of them costs anything, and none of them asks who you are.
Compare the Three Programs
What Aid and Attendance, Homemaker and Home Health Aide care, and Veteran-Directed Care each cover, side by side.
Read About the ProgramsAnswer Eight Questions
The screener tells you whether a benefit is worth looking into. You do not need any paperwork in front of you, and the questions are safe to guess at.
Take the ScreenerAsk the VA Directly
You never have to go through us. VA answers questions about eligibility and claims on 1-800-827-1000, and va.gov has the official forms.
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