VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Many wartime veterans and surviving spouses are unaware that they may qualify for a valuable tax-free benefit through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs known as Aid and Attendance (A&A).

Aid and Attendance is an enhanced VA pension benefit that can provide substantial monthly financial assistance to help offset the cost of:

• Assisted living

• Memory care

• Independent living (when personal care services are included)

• In-home care

• Skilled nursing care

For many families, this benefit can make senior care significantly more affordable.

Potential 2026 Monthly Benefit Amounts

Eligible applicants may receive up to the following maximum monthly amounts in 2026:

• Surviving Spouse: up to $1,558 per month

• Single Veteran: up to $2,424 per month

• Married Veteran: up to $2,874 per month

• Two Veterans Married to Each Other: up to $3,845 per month

These benefits are generally tax-free and can provide meaningful assistance toward the cost of long-term care.

Who May Qualify?

You or your spouse may be eligible if:

• The veteran served during a recognized wartime period

• The veteran received a discharge other than dishonorable

• The applicant requires assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, medication management, or mobility

• Income and net worth requirements are met

Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify even after the veteran has passed away.

How the Benefit Works

Aid and Attendance is a needs-based pension. The actual amount received depends on several factors, including:

• Household income

• Assets and net worth

• Unreimbursed medical expenses

• Marital status

• Level of care needed

Many families are surprised to learn that expenses for assisted living, memory care, and home care can significantly reduce countable income and improve eligibility.

We Can Connect You With Trusted Local Veterans Service Officers

Applying for VA benefits can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the process alone.

As a veteran-owned business, Greenville Assisted Living Advisors has established relationships with trusted local Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) and veteran support organizations throughout Greenville and the Upstate of South Carolina.

These accredited professionals can help eligible veterans and surviving spouses prepare and submit Aid and Attendance applications completely free of charge.

Our Role

While Greenville Assisted Living Advisors does not prepare or file VA claims directly, we can:

• Help identify whether Aid and Attendance may be worth exploring

• Connect you with experienced local VSOs

• Coordinate senior care options that may qualify for the benefit

• Guide you through assisted living, memory care, independent living, and in-home care choices

Proudly Veteran Owned

As a veteran-owned business, we are honored to serve fellow veterans and their families with integrity, compassion, and personalized guidance.