VA Aid and Attendance, 2026
VA Aid and Attendance is a pension add-on, not a standalone benefit -- a wartime veteran or surviving spouse first qualifies for the VA Improved Pension, then unreimbursed medical expenses (including assisted living and in-home care costs) are subtracted from countable income, wh
| Situation | Maximum annual rate | Approximate monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Single veteran needing Aid and Attendance | $29,093/year | $2,424 per month |
| Veteran with one dependent needing Aid and Attendance | $34,488/year | $2,874 per month |
| Surviving spouse needing Aid and Attendance (no dependents) | $18,697/year | $1,558 per month |
Net worth limit: $163,699 (effective December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026) -- this figure includes both assets and annual income, and generally excludes a primary residence.
VA Aid and Attendance is a pension add-on, not a standalone benefit -- a wartime veteran or surviving spouse first qualifies for the VA Improved Pension, then unreimbursed medical expenses (including assisted living and in-home care costs) are subtracted from countable income, which can raise the monthly pension payment up to the Aid and Attendance maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).
The table above shows maximum annual pension rates converted to an approximate monthly figure; the actual monthly payment depends on the veteran's or survivor's own countable income after medical-expense deductions, and can be lower than the maximum shown. These rates are federal and identical for veterans and survivors everywhere in the country, including Fort Worth and the rest of Tarrant County -- they are not adjusted by state or metro. Rates effective December 1, 2025 (reflects a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment).
Source: VA veterans pension rates
Source: VA survivors pension rates
