Aid and Attendance for Surviving Spouses

VA Aid and Attendance or housebound benefits provide additional monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified survivors. Click here for VA Survivors Pension.

If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify by clicking here:  https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound

At the bottom of this page is a link to make an appointment with one of our Veterans Services officers. Before you make an appointment here is what you will need to bring with you:

  • DD 214 (All of them or Discharge Certificate) showing the veteran served during one of the approved wartimes

Copies of your DD 214 and STRs/SMRs can be requested online here:  https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

You can also request your DD 214 and STRs/SMRs by using the attached SF-180

CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AID AND ATTENDANCE FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES