Veterans Are you a veteran, veteran’s spouse or a widow of a veteran? If so, please take a moment to read the following information regarding a Veteran Benefit Program that may benefit you: Aid and Attendance
What is Aid and Attendance?
Aid and Attendance is a benefit available to eligible veterans and dependents who are entitled to VA pension or VA compensation. A VA compensation or pension benefit is awarded to a veteran determined to be in the need of the regular aid and attendance of another person to perform basic functions of everyday life. A veteran may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits if he or she:
- Is blind or so nearly blind as to have corrected visual field to 5 degrees or less
- Is a resident in an assisted or independent living facility because of mental or physical incapacity
- Proves a need for aid and attendance under established criteria
- Is unable to perform tasks of daily living
Who is eligible for Aid and Attendance?
A veteran, dependent spouse, or surviving spouse who is determined to be in the need of the ongoing aid and attendance of another person, may be entitled to higher income limitations or additional benefits, depending on the type of benefit received. Veteran must have served 90 consecutive days, including one full day during a time of war, and have an honorable discharge.
What income requirements are applied for eligibility?
$129,000 or less in assets for veteran and dependent $80,000 or less in assets for individual veteran or individual widow ** Does not include house or car
Please ask us about this benefit if you are a veteran or widow of a veteran.
What is Aid and Attendance?
Aid and Attendance is a benefit available to eligible veterans and dependents who are entitled to VA pension or VA compensation. A VA compensation or pension benefit is awarded to a veteran determined to be in the need of the regular aid and attendance of another person to perform basic functions of everyday life. A veteran may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits if he or she:
- Is blind or so nearly blind as to have corrected visual field to 5 degrees or less
- Is a resident in an assisted or independent living facility because of mental or physical incapacity
- Proves a need for aid and attendance under established criteria
- Is unable to perform tasks of daily living
Who is eligible for Aid and Attendance?
A veteran, dependent spouse, or surviving spouse who is determined to be in the need of the ongoing aid and attendance of another person, may be entitled to higher income limitations or additional benefits, depending on the type of benefit received. Veteran must have served 90 consecutive days, including one full day during a time of war, and have an honorable discharge.
What income requirements are applied for eligibility?
$129,000 or less in assets for veteran and dependent $80,000 or less in assets for individual veteran or individual widow ** Does not include house or car
Please ask us about this benefit if you are a veteran or widow of a veteran.
For more information please visit the Veteran’s Administration Website. — https://www.warrencountyia.org/va
Warren County Affairs
105 West 1st Ave. Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 515-961-1045
Fax: 515-961-9651
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
7105 NW 70th Avenue Camp Dodge – Building 3465
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
Phone: 515.252.4698 | Toll Free: 800.838.4692
Fax: 515.727.3713
http://www.benefits.va.gov/desmoines/
Warren County Affairs
105 West 1st Ave. Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 515-961-1045
Fax: 515-961-9651
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
7105 NW 70th Avenue Camp Dodge – Building 3465
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
Phone: 515.252.4698 | Toll Free: 800.838.4692
Fax: 515.727.3713
http://www.benefits.va.gov/desmoines/
