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Aid & Attendance is a little known and under used VA Pension Benefit . This pension is available to veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person. The maximum benefit payable in 2009 for a veteran with one dependent is $23,396 per year.
Housebound, like Aid & Attendance is part of the VA’s Improved Disability Pension benefit. The difference is in the level of disability required to qualify for Housebound versus Aid & Attendance. The maximum benefit payable in 2009 for a veteran with one dependent is $18,120 per year.
Managing your affairs during a period of sudden or long-term illness can be a daunting task, filled with stress and anxiety, prior pre-planning can help.