This valuable qualifying-VA benefit can afford access to assisted living and other senior care and service options, and several Aging Services of Washington members have welcomed new residents as a result.
After 2-years of no cost of living adjustments for VA Pensions, effective December 1, 2011, Veterans and surviving spouses will see the following increase in Pension awards:
Married Veteran & Spouse: $2,200
Single Veteran: $1,704
Surviving Spouse: $1,094
Spouse of a Living Veteran: $1,338
These figures represent a 3.6% increase in pension amounts.
Many families overlook the A&A Pension as it pertains to veterans who are still independent, but have an ill spouse. Keep in mind that in this situation, if the spouse’s medical expenses completely depletes their combined monthly income, the Veteran can file as a Veteran with a sick spouse, and be eligible for $1,338
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