RESOURCES FOR THE AID & ATTENDANCE PENSION

Where to Get Help

1. Visit VetAssist.org--a program sponsored by the American Veterans Institute. They will assist you in filing for the Aid and Attendance Pension free of charge. This is a program run by Veterans and they understand the complicated process of filing for the Aid and Attendance Pension. For more information about the American Veterans Institute, visit their website by clicking here.



2. Visit Veterans-Express.com--dedicated to assisting seniors and veterans interested in assisted living and receiving the benefits to help pay for their services and rent.



3. File Yourself--you can certainly file the application yourself directly with the VA. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully and include all necessary documentation. Keep copies of all correspondence between yourself and the VA and promptly respond to all requests for information. Visit VetAssist.org for step-by-step directions in completing the application. ALWAYS send all correspondence via Registered Return Receipt.



4. You can contact your local VA office and speak with a Service Officer (SO), or contact another VA-related organization such as the VFW or the DAV, etc. There is no charge or fee associated with filing for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension though these organizations. However, please be aware that there is the possibility that these organizations will not be fully knowledgeable about the Aid & Attendance Pension. This statement is not aimed to denigrate the efforts of these organizations or the people who work within them--it is simply a statement of fact that needs to be known.

Bottom line--do not give up if you are told by an SO or other VA representative that the Aid & Attendance Pension does not exist or that you or your loved one is not eligible if you believe they are.

If you have a question or comment about this website, VeteranAid.org, please click here to contact us.

Standard A&A Forms

1. Standard Form 180


2. Nursing Home Status Statement


3. VA Form 21-526


4. VA Form 21-534


5. VA Form 21-22a POA LEGAL SIZE PAPER REQUIRED FOR PRINTING (and referenced 38 CFR §14.630).

Helpful Articles

1. Aid & Attendance
2. Aid & Attendance 2
3. Support H.R. 4914
4. Why Doesn't the VA tell Veterans about their Benefits?
5. Veterans Fighting for Benefits
6. Vets and Widows Miss Out on Pensions
7. Periods of War Eligible for A&A
8. Two Million Veterans, Widows Miss Out on VA Pensions
9. VA Gives Out Wrong Information
10. VA Being Investigated Over Phone Inquiries
11. Possible Medical Expenses
12. Widow Finally Wins Fight for Benefits
13. Article in the Chesterfield Observer about VeteranAid.org
14. VA Has to Retrain Employees
15. Army Holds Down Disability Ratings to Save Money
16. Disabled veterans may face skirmishes for some VA benefits (from TampaBay.com/St. Petersburg Times)
17. New report shows that VA care is unacceptable for our Veterans
18. The Frustratingly Slow Veterans Benefits Process Appears Impervious to Change
19. Chief Judge Warns of Backlog and Delays in Veterans Court (from VeteransToday.com)
20. CNN Report of Personal Data Theft of over 26 Million Veterans
21. VA Statement on the Theft of Veteran Personal Information
22. VA FAQ on the Stolen Information

Helpful Links

1. Veterans Today Network - America’s Premier Independent Web Portals and Sites Exclusively for U.S. Military Veterans with News, Forums, Information on the Veterans Administration, VA Home Loans, Veterans Jobs, Benefits, Shopping, and More.
2. Veterans Today - America’s Premier Independent Web Portal Exclusively for U.S. Military Veterans with News, Forums, Information on the Veterans Administration, VA Home Loans, Veterans Jobs, Benefits, Shopping, and More.
3. Hire Veterans - America’s Premier Independent Employment Job Board for U.S. Military Veterans. Former Service Personnel Jobseekers Search and Find Jobs with the best Employers in the USA and around the world.

VeteranAid.org was created to provide information, free of charge, to veterans, their spouses and families.  If you are a veteran, the surviving spouse of a veteran, or the responsible family member of a veteran, we urge you to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension at the earliest time possible.  This benefit could make the difference between a veteran or surviving spouse living in a high-quality assisted living facility or in a state-operated nursing home.

VeteranAid.org cannot answer any legal or medical questions.  VeteranAid.org is not associated with any government agency and cannot guarantee eligibility nor monetary compensation from the Aid and Attendance program.  This website is for informational purposes only.

*Figures are from the Veteran's Administration as of 12/01/08  Please contact the VA to verify current Aid and Attendance monthly payments.