Part of the Veterans Guides. You may also need the Survivor DIC Benefits Guide.

What Aid & Attendance Is

Aid & Attendance is an additional monthly payment added to VA pension for veterans or surviving spouses who require help with activities of daily living.

Common Qualifying Needs
  • Frequent falls or balance issues
  • Memory loss or cognitive impairment
  • Incontinence or hygiene assistance
  • Medication management
  • Need for caregiver supervision
Common mistake Families often wait until a crisis. Aid & Attendance can apply much earlier.

Aid & Attendance Preparation Tools

Caregiver & Assistance Log

Document daily care needs, supervision, and functional decline over time.

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Physician Statement Worksheet

Helps doctors document care needs using VA-appropriate language.

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Not sure if Aid & Attendance applies? Use the VA Benefits Assistant to check eligibility and next steps.

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