Aid and Assistance for Veterans

For America’s heroes, life after war is never easy.  Not only do they have to adjust to life back home but they also must worry about financial income.  Many wartime veterans and their spouses are not aware that they may be eligible for financial benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs that may improve their monthly income.

Serving veterans and their families since 2002, the AAWV is a privately held community outreach service educating wartime veterans, surviving spouses and their families on the Aid and Attendance pension under the Improvised Pension Program payable by the Department of Veteran Affairs.  AAVW works in harmony with assisted living and private pay nursing home communities to educate veterans and families on the benefits, qualifications and what is necessary to apply.

If you are a wartime veteran interested in Aid and Attendance Benefits, there are 3 key eligibility requirements that must be met:

• The veteran must have served in active military for 90 or more consecutive days, with at least one day during a period of wartime as defined by the Veterans Administration.
• The veteran must have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
• The veteran must be over the age of 65 or disabled.

With this in mind, the Veteran Affairs defines Aid and Assistance eligibility following four criteria including who is eligible, income, assets and medical requirements.  All of these criteria areas must work together before the Aid and Attendance pension is approved.  This tax-free benefit is paid out monthly to the veteran and/or spouse who are approved.

At Scottish Home, we work with AAWV to educate and assist the veterans in our home.  Providing both assisted living and nursing care, we aim to enrich the lives of our residents in every way possible.  To learn more about what the Scottish Home has to offer, visit our website.  For more information on veteran Aid and Assistance, contact AAWV.