After several years with no annual increases, Congress recently passed a bill to raise the pension for eligible veterans and surviving spouses for the VA Aide & Attendance benefit. Beginning January 2012, the 3.6% increase results in new monthly pension amounts of:
- Married Veteran- $2,020
- Single Veteran- $1,704
- Surviving Spouse - $1,094
There are 3 key elegibility requirements for A&A benefits. These are:
(1) The veteran must have served in active military for 90 or more consecutive days, with 1 day during a period of wartime as defined by the Veterans Administration.
(2) The veteran must have been discharged under anything other than dishonorable conditions.
(3) The veteran must be over the age of 65 or disabled.
(1) The veteran must have served in active military for 90 or more consecutive days, with 1 day during a period of wartime as defined by the Veterans Administration.
(2) The veteran must have been discharged under anything other than dishonorable conditions.
(3) The veteran must be over the age of 65 or disabled.
The application can be daunting, but this is a benefit that every veteran should take advantage of. If you're eligible for this benefit, or just have questions about how to get started, feel free to call our office. We'll be glad to help get you started.
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