Veterans who have served this country deserve access to quality care in their later years. For many veterans — and eligible surviving spouses — the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides benefits that can significantly offset the cost of in-home care. Yet these benefits are among the most underutilized entitlements available to American veterans.
The VA Aid and Attendance Benefit
Aid and Attendance is a monthly pension supplement available to eligible veterans who require assistance with activities of daily living. It is separate from VA healthcare and available to veterans who were not injured in service — it is based on current need, not the nature of service. Eligible veterans can receive meaningful additional monthly income specifically intended to fund care like what Beyond Care provides.
Who May Qualify
General eligibility for Aid and Attendance typically requires: military service with at least 90 days of active duty, at least one day during a qualifying period of war, discharge under conditions other than dishonorable, a current need for assistance with personal care, and financial eligibility meeting VA pension criteria.
How to Apply for VA Benefits
Veterans and families can contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000, visit VA.gov, or connect with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) such as the American Legion, VFW, or Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for free assistance with the claims process. Your county's Veterans Affairs office may also provide support.
Beyond Care and Veteran Clients
Beyond Care proudly serves veterans and their families in Upstate South Carolina. We work with families who are using VA benefits to fund home care and can assist with documentation and care plan coordination as needed.
Starting the Conversation
If you believe a veteran in your family may be entitled to VA benefits for home care, start the application process early — benefit approval can take time, and care needs do not always wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the VA directly pay Beyond Care?
A: VA benefit arrangements vary. Contact us and we will discuss how benefit payments are typically structured.
Q: My parent is a surviving spouse of a veteran — do they qualify?
A: Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may qualify for a version of the Aid and Attendance benefit. Contact the VA or a VSO for specific eligibility guidance.