Aid and Attendance

Waddell & Waddell P.A.

Aid and Attendance

Can simply anyone help you with your VA paperwork?

No. A person who helps you understand whether you qualify for VA benefits must work for the VA or be accredited by the VA. Jason A. Waddell has received his accreditation.

One should always inquire whether the person speaking to them is accredited.

        About 153,000 Veterans have taken full advantage of their benefits. Out of 23 million veterans today only 36% of all veterans know of their entitled benefits-                                                 Department of Veteran Affairs. 2007      Only about one in four entitled to this program are on it. $22 Billion goes unclaimed each year according to the VA. Further ¾ of the people who call the VA and ask should they be on it are given the wrong information!

Requirements for Aid and Attendance
            The veteran must be at least age 65, require assistance with activities of daily living, served at least one day during the following periods and had 90 days of continuous military service with an honorable discharge: n      World War II:     December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946n      Korean War:       June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955n      Vietnam War:     August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961, for veterans                                                    who served “in country” before August 5, 1964), through May 7, 1975
    n      Gulf War:       August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law of Presidential Proclamation.
Benefits

Category Maximum Annual Maximum Monthly

Veteran $19,740 $ 1,645

Without dependents

Veteran $23,400 $ 1,950

With one dependent

Surviving Spouse $12,684 $1,057