Does Social Security Count as Income for VA Aid & Attendance?
Social Security generally counts as income when the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates someone for VA Pension with Aid & Attendance. That does not necessarily mean a veteran or surviving spouse earns too much to qualify. The VA may subtract certain unreimbursed medical and care expenses from a person’s annual household income. For families paying […]
Housebound vs Aid & Attendance: What’s the Difference?
They are not two programs. They are two rates on the same pension, awarded on different tests, and only one can be paid.
Which Types of Care Qualify for Aid & Attendance Benefits
Aid & Attendance is not tied to one care setting. What matters is the care received and whether the VA counts what you pay.
Aid & Attendance Look-Back Period: Gifting and Penalties
The VA reviews three years of asset transfers before it decides a claim. Here’s what counts, what it costs, and what can be fixed.
How Hard Is It to Get VA Aid & Attendance Benefits?
Qualifying is easier than most families expect. Proving it is where claims break down. Here’s what each requirement really demands.
What Are the Qualifying Conditions for VA Aid & Attendance?
The real qualifying conditions for VA Aid & Attendance — and the four reasons families are most often ruled out.
The Aid & Attendance Rule Costing Veterans & Spouses Thousands
Aid & Attendance is paid from the date you file, not from when care began. Every month you wait is a month you can’t recover.
How Long Does It Take to Get Aid & Attendance Benefits?
How long Aid & Attendance really takes, stage by stage, what slows a claim down, and how to ask the VA for faster handling.
Does Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?
Yes — Aid & Attendance can help pay for assisted living. Here’s how the benefit works, what it pays in 2026, and who may qualify.
Can a Spouse of a Living Veteran Get Aid & Attendance?
A veteran’s spouse can benefit from Aid & Attendance while the veteran is living — but the claim works differently. Here’s how.