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VA Aid & Attendance Pension Supplement

Monthly pension supplement for wartime veterans (or their surviving spouses) who need help with activities of daily living, are bedridden, or reside in a nursing home. This is a pension-based benefit, distinct from the VA Caregiver program (PCAFC). Provides enhanced monthly pension payments above the basic VA pension rate. Veterans must have served during a wartime period and meet income/net worth limits.

Monthly pension supplement paid on top of basic VA pension. 2026 rates: Single veteran approximately $2,431/month, married veteran approximately $2,884/month, surviving spouse approximately $1,562/month. Must be a wartime veteran (or surviving spouse), age 65+ or permanently disabled, and need help with activities of daily living, be bedridden, or reside in a nursing home. Net worth limit of approximately $155,356 (2026, adjusted annually for inflation).

Eligibility

  • Asset limit of $155,356
  • Applicant must be at least 65 years old
  • Applicant must be a veteran

Services

Monthly pension supplement paid on top of basic VA pension. 2026 rates: Single veteran approximately $2,431/month, married veteran approximately $2,884/month, surviving spouse approximately $1,562/month. Must be a wartime veteran (or surviving spouse), age 65+ or permanently disabled, and need help with activities of daily living, be bedridden, or reside in a nursing home. Net worth limit of approximately $155,356 (2026, adjusted annually for inflation).

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • va-caregiver (alternative): PCAFC is for caregivers of service-connected veterans; A&A is pension-based for wartime veterans needing help with ADLs