Can a veteran apply for Aid and Attendance benefits, if spouse has dementia?

If a war time veteran who served 90 days active duty with one day during war time, an honorable discharge, AND have limited financial resources and gross income, the veteran can file for non-service connected pension benefits and use the cost of home care etc. to offset their total household gross income to receive the pension.

If the veteran is independent, the maximium per month is $1,291.00 or $15,493.00 annually.

If the veteran, also requires assistance, can qualify for up to $1,949.00 per month or $23,396.00 annually.