VA Aid & Attendance Quiz

Aid & Attendance is a tax-free pension supplement for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities or are housebound. It can offset assisted living or in-home care costs.

Maximum rates are approximately $2,431/month for a veteran with a dependent, $1,619/month for a single veteran, and $1,056/month for a surviving spouse — minus countable income. Actual amounts depend on the VA's calculation of unreimbursed medical expenses.

No. Our VA quiz is completely free with no signup. We only ask for contact info if you choose to request care matching afterward.

Typically 3–6 months. Apply as early as possible. An accredited VA claims agent or Veterans Service Officer can help for free.

You must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least 1 day during a recognized wartime period (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, etc.) and received an honorable or general discharge. National Guard and Reserve service may qualify if federally activated during a wartime period.

Conditions that may qualify include Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke-related disability, blindness, and any condition requiring regular assistance with bathing, dressing, or mobility. The veteran or surviving spouse must require the regular aid of another person for at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Yes. Aid & Attendance is not blocked by Social Security income — VA does count Social Security as income when calculating your net benefit, but unreimbursed medical costs (including assisted living fees) can fully offset it. Most veterans in assisted living qualify because care costs eliminate net countable income.

Yes. There is a net-worth limit of $159,240 (2026), which includes both assets and income. Your home, vehicle, and certain personal property are excluded. Transfers of assets within 3 years may trigger a penalty period of up to 5 years. Unreimbursed medical expenses — including assisted living costs — reduce your countable income dollar-for-dollar.