Determining what veterans are eligible for the Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Pension can be a confusing subject matter. Let’s take a closer look, and take the guesswork out of determining your loved ones eligibility.
- Veteran must have served 90 days of active duty
- One day of active duty must have been during a period of war
- A spouse must be the surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran
- Veteran or surviving spouse of veteran must need the assistance of another person for one or more daily tasks including eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, etc.
- Blindness, residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility also qualifies
Assets will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility. The veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran must have no more than $80,000 in assests. The primary home and vehicles do not count in the asset qualifications.
If you need assistance in determining eligibility or planning for your loved ones financial needs, please contact a Cleveland Elder Law Attorney.
