VA Aid and Attendance, 2026
VA Aid and Attendance is a federal Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension add-on for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. It supplements the base pension up to a Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); VA pays the difference between countable inc
| Situation | Maximum annual rate | Approximate monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran, no dependents, Aid and Attendance | $29,093/year | $2,424 per month |
| Veteran with 1 dependent, Aid and Attendance | $34,488/year | $2,874 per month |
| Surviving spouse, no dependents, Aid and Attendance | $18,697/year | $1,558 per month |
| Two veterans married to each other, both qualify | $46,143/year | $3,845 per month |
Net worth limit: $163,699 (effective December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026)
VA Aid and Attendance is a federal Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension add-on for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. It supplements the base pension up to a Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); VA pays the difference between countable income and the MAPR, after deducting unreimbursed medical expenses, so the actual monthly payment varies by household income.
MAPR is a ceiling, not a flat payment — VA pays the difference between countable income and the MAPR after deducting unreimbursed medical expenses, so actual monthly payments vary by household. This is a federal benefit, so these rates and rules are identical for Long Island veterans and survivors as for any other state. There is a 3-year look-back period for asset transfers, with penalty periods up to 5 years. Rates effective December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026 (2.8% COLA applied).
Source: VA veterans pension rates
Source: VA survivors pension rates
