DO I QUALIFY?
Military Screening Questions
*Combat duty or overseas service is not required. Surviving spouse must have been married to the veteran at least 1 year and at time of veteran's death. Married couples are only eligible if the veteran is disabled and meets the guidelines
Military Screening #1
12 pts
Is he/she a veteran or the surviving spouse of a deceased wartime veteran who needs help to live safely at home? *
Military Screening #2
15 pts
Did the veteran serve at least 1 day during wartime?
World War II:
December 7, 1941 -- December 31, 1946
Korean Conflict:
June 27, 1950 -- January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964 -- May 7, 1975
Or served in the country of Vietnam February 28, 1961 -- August 5, 1964
PersianGulfWar:
August2,1990-- until date to be determined
Military Screening #3
22 pts
Did the veteran serve:
At least 90 days on active duty? (Persian Gulf War veterans must have two years of active duty or the full period for which they were called for active duty.) With an honorable or general discharge?
MEDICAL SCREENING
If under 65, must have a letter from Social Security proving disability.
Needs Assessment #1
15 pts
Does the veteran or surviving spouse have a medical condition causing the need for assistance with activities of daily living? (i.e.— help with bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, meal preparation, moving about safely.)
Needs Assessment #2
12 pts
Does the veteran or surviving spouse want to use their VA Pension Aid and Attendance primarily for in-home care or adult daycare?
MONETARY SCREENING
A primary residence and auto are not counted as part of net worth. Ongoing non-reimbursable medical expenses may reduce the annual countable income
Income Requirements
24 pts
Does he/she have a net worth (income + assets) at or less than $130,773?
If you answered YES to every question above, you may be eligible for the VetAssist Program and the Department of Veterans Affairs' Pension with Aid and Attendance. Call us at 1-800-359-6041 x 801.
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