

Veterans Care
A Mission to Serve Our Veterans
As a veteran, you made sacrifices for our country. You were there for us when we needed you, now let us be there for you. Many veterans are unaware of the Veterans Aid & Attendance benefit. This benefit provides qualifying veterans and surviving spouses a pension amount issued by the VA that allows for eligible candidates and their surviving spouses to access non-medical in-home care services. This is but one of many possible benefits that senior veterans may have available to them from state and national programs.
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Veterans Aid & Attendance Schedule of Benefits
STATUS
Surviving Spouse
2021 Monthly Benefit
$1,317
2021 Annual Benefit
$15,804
STATUS
Single Veteran
2021 Monthly Benefit
$2,050
2021 Annual Benefit
$24,600
STATUS
Married Veteran
2021 Monthly Benefit
$2,431
2021 Annual Benefit
$29,172
Eligibility for Pension Aid and Attendance
- Veterans, veteran spouses, or a surviving spouse of a veteran
- 90 days active duty with one day during a wartime period
- Honorably discharged from the military
- A non-service-related medical condition
- Asset requirements (excludes home & car)
- Meet ratio of income to medical expenses
Wartime Periods That Qualify for Benefits
- World War II — 12/7/1941 to 12/31/1946
- Korean Conflict — 6/27/1950 to 1/31/1955
- Vietnam War Era — 2/28/1961 to 5/7/1975 in Republic of Vietnam
- Vietnam War Era — 8/5/1964 to 5/7/1975 outside Republic of Vietnam
- Persian Gulf War — 8/2/1990 to TBD
You May Qualify for $29,172* Annually for Services Like:
BACOA Day Out Program on Veterans Day
Lynne O’Malley, our Community Liaison, along with our friends from ProMedica for a Pinning Ceremony at Bacoa’s Day Out Program on Veterans Day.
Pictured in the photo:
Colleen Davy, ProMedica Hospice
Teri Schultz ProMedica Hospice
Pam Pellizzari, Bacoa A Day Out
Ernie, Bacoa Volunteer


How do I find out what VA or State veterans benefits I might qualify for?
Illinois Veterans
Service Officers Are There to Help You
To assist veterans in navigating the complex web of services and benefits available, the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) has "Veterans Service Officers" throughout Illinois. The many locations help ensure services and advice are available to veterans close to their homes. The VA website has all the information you should need to learn about VA resources, programs, benefits, and more.
Information on locations and phone numbers for Veterans Service Officers can be found on the VA Website by clicking the Locate your closest veteran service officer link. Veterans Service Officers (VSO) are trained to provide free assistance to veterans and their dependents and survivors. This includes not only applying for federal and state benefits, but also providing resources related to the following:
- Compensation and Pension
- Health Care
- Education & Training
- Employment
- Burial & Survivor
- Housing
- Permits
- Transportation
- Military Records


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NOTE: The content of this webpage and its links are for informational purposes only. This webpage is not legal advice or a benefit determination. Your state and federal veterans agencies are the sole determinants of those who qualify for programs, benefits, and other matters determined relevant. Right at Home does not review applications, approve, or deny services. Your state and federal veterans agencies retain sole authority of benefit determinations. If you wish to contact the VA directly, visit www.va.gov.