VA Aid and Attendance, 2026
Aid and Attendance is not a flat check. VA pays the difference between countable income and the maximum annual pension rate. Unreimbursed medical expenses, including assisted living and home care costs, reduce countable income, which is why a veteran with substantial care bills c
| Situation | Maximum annual rate | Approximate monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran, no dependents | $29,093 | about $2,424 per month |
| Veteran with one dependent | $34,488 | about $2,874 per month |
| Two veterans married, both eligible | $46,143 | about $3,845 per month |
| Veteran, no dependents, Housebound | $21,313 | about $1,776 per month |
| Surviving spouse, no dependents | $18,697 | about $1,558 per month |
| Surviving spouse, one dependent child | $22,304 | about $1,859 per month |
Net worth limit: $163,699 for December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, with a three-year look-back on asset transfers.
Aid and Attendance is not a flat check. VA pays the difference between countable income and the maximum annual pension rate. Unreimbursed medical expenses, including assisted living and home care costs, reduce countable income, which is why a veteran with substantial care bills can qualify despite moderate income.
Monthly figures are the annual maximum divided by twelve. VA publishes these rates annually, not monthly. Rates effective December 1, 2025.
Source: VA veterans pension rates
Source: VA survivors pension rates
