Do I qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit?
January 25, 2010 at 4:46 pm 2 comments
- A Veteran must have been on active duty for 90 days with at least 1 day during a time of war.
- World War II
- Korean Conflict
- Vietnam Era
- Persian Gulf War
- Must have been honorably discharged
- The Veteran must be homebound, unable to safely drive a vehicle and not currently driving.
- Monthly income (less costs for all medical expenses) must be less than $1,644 for a Veteran living alone, $1,056 for a surviving spouse or $1,949 for a Veteran with a spouse.
- Assets cannot exceed $80,000 (excludes primary home, auto and other personal property)
- Monthly medical expenses can include the services offered by companies like Good Samaritan
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Paul Lyons | March 28, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Myself I am the veteran but my wife is in need of care, would we come under this service?
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goodsamaritancaregivers | April 21, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Please contact us at (716) 204-0710 for more information. We would be happy to assist you with your situation.