About the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit

Since 1951, The Veterans Administration has been able to offer the Aid and Attendance as part of an "Improved Pension" Benefit program. Unfortunately, this program which can help so many families is one of America's best kept secrets.

If your loved one is in an Assisted living facility and requires the regular attendance of another person to assist in

• eating
• bathing
• dressing
• undressing
• medication dosing
• taking care of the needs of nature

they may receive additional monetary benefits. Amounts vary, but the common range is between $12,000 to $20,000 each year, tax free.

The American Association of Wartime Veterans hosts frequent Briefings and Workshops throughout the Eastern area of Missouri. Family members can learn how to navigate the red tape easily and efficiently. Even those who may not be presently qualified for the benefit can learn how to plan so that they can get it sooner. These breifing dates and times are updated frequently. For more information on locations and times, call 800-850-5504.

As you might guess, there are a few twists and turns along the way to applying for this benefit. The Missouri Chapter of the American Association for Wartime Veterans will complete and submit this complicated application at no charge to either the veteran, veteran family or assisted living facility. This private organization organization is funded entirely from the contributions in both time and money on the part of it's professional members in the fields of Law, Finance or Accounting who want to honor the war time service of your veteran family members.