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, and not remarried unless to a wartime veteran.
  • Must require the assistance of another person to perform some of the daily activities of living.
  • Must meet income and countable asset criteria established by the VA.
  • Must be 65 years and older or totally disabled.

Eligible Periods of War

World War II: December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service.

Korean conflict: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955, inclusive.

Vietnam Era: November 1, 1955, to May 7, 1975 for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, on a ship off the coast of Vietnam, or Vietnam waterways.

Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975 for veterans who served outside the Republic of Vietnam (anywhere in the world).

Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law.

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Get pre-qualified for the Aid & Attendance Benefit

    Is the veteran 65 or older? If you are a surviving spouse, answer "Yes" to this question as there is no age requirement.

    Did the veteran serve during a period of war?

    Is the veteran or spouse, now or in the very near future, in need of assistance with one or more of the daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring/mobility, and toileting?

    Is the veteran or spouse currently receiving a VA benefit for a service connected injury or illness that is more than $2,000 per month?

    Or call (877) 427-8065 now to see if you qualify!