Veteran's Aid and Attendance Planning

Veteran's Aid and Attendance Planning

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a special pension for Veterans and Widows of Veterans called the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Pension. This pension can provide thousands of tax-free dollars a year to help pay for the high costs of long-term care expenses (defined under the VA as unreimbursed medical expenses).

J.S. Burton has Accredited Attorneys appointed with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is authorized to prepare, present and prosecute claims in order to qualify you for benefits. The firm serves clients throughout eastern Virginia.

Veteran's Pension Amount

A Veteran or the Widow of a Veteran may qualify for a special pension, the amount of which varies depending on the Claimant’s marital status (married, single, widowed).

For 2021, the maximum monthly pension award for those qualifying for Aid & Attendance is:

  • Surviving Spouse of a Veteran: $1,244.
  • A veteran with no Spouse or dependent children: $1,936.
  • A married couple where the Veteran requires care: $2,295.
  • A veteran is healthy but Spouse requires care, Veteran qualifies for Income Improvement Pension: $1,520.

Veterans Benefit Attorney Virginia Beach Williamsburg

In order to qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension your countable assets must be below the threshold limits and your income must meet the VA test. With proper legal planning, the Veteran or the Veteran’s Widow can qualify for A&A Pension moneys and other assistance, while preserving family assets. The pension has made a major financial difference in the lives of many veterans and their surviving widows struggling with the costs of long-term care. J.S. Burton, P.L.C.has successfully obtained pension awards for many families and offers a free consultation.

The attorneys of J.S. Burton have spoken to many national and local organizations and offers educational seminars concerning this pension. The practice serves clients throughout eastern Virginia. 


Please contact the attorneys of J.S. Burton, P.L.C. at (888) 885-9001 for a consultation today for seminar information.


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