Comments on: Getting the word out about the Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:02:32 +0000

Would a veteran or spouse of WWI qualify?

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:26:36 +0000

Will somebody please tell me if my mother is eligible for AA. My father served in WWII but never filed a claim with the VA and had no issues even now to file for even though he is deceased. I submitted a claim for a pension based on Nicotine addiciton but they do not give awards for that any longer. In the packet I had an application for AA and all the medical documention but they sent it back stating file for AA at the VA Regional Office. Since I am 100% disabled and also receive Aid and Attendance I submitted a claim for her based on my service. I already have her as a dependent. However, when I submitted the claim in May 2009 I get a letter in June 2009 stating I have a C&P exam for a claim I recently filed. Now the VA thinks it is me that is filing for Aid and Attendance..I went to the CP last week and the doctor further scheduled an MRI and Nerve Conduction Test. It is extremely stressful and painful for me to get out so I called the VA and requested that this claim be dismissed and that it wasn’t me but my mother who is making the request. So my question is. Is my mother eligible for Aid and Attendance based on my service and not my father’s??? I have read somewhere that she is but my friend at the VA Regional Office called the Director and neither said they had heard of this but everywhere I read I see where there are those who file for their parents and receive AA but never mention whether it is by pension based on the Spouse’s service record or just how it is done..Anyone know???

By: Connie S

Connie S — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:40:40 +0000

Unfortunately there are some facilities out there that are trying to take advantage of this benefit, by over charging, and then saying that the benefit will cover the added expense and that they will give them a 6-8 month break in the price until the benefit comes through than they increase the amount of their monthly rate accordingly, so the vet or spuse never sees the money.

By: Cindy Wilkerson

Cindy Wilkerson — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:38:24 +0000

My Mom is in an Atria assisted living community. They referred me to some very helpful people who don’t charge- Veterans Financial. It turns out this benefit is real and my Mom is entitled to $1,056. I called 800-835-1541 for the information. Good Luck, they were a great help. – Cindy – Madison WI