VA Aid & Attendance: Care at Home for Those Who Served

For veterans, surviving spouses, and their families

What Is Aid & Attendance?

Aid & Attendance is a monthly VA benefit for veterans and surviving spouses who need help with everyday activities. It's added to a VA pension or to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and paid directly to the veteran or spouse, who can use it toward care at home.

You May Qualify If You Are...

A wartime veteran or surviving spouse
Needing help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, or eating
Within the VA's income, asset, and age (65+) guidelines

How We Can Help

Bathing and getting dressed

Preparing meals

Getting around safely

Rides to doctor visits

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Care is built around what you need, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

How Is This Paid For?

Families pay Boost at Home directly, like any private-pay service. Aid & Attendance is a tax-free pension addition paid monthly to the veteran or surviving spouse and can go toward the cost of care. We keep the records the VA looks for: a care agreement, visit logs, and invoices.

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Getting Started Is Simple

We talk with your family about what's needed.

You meet with your County Veterans Service Officer to apply, free of charge.

Care begins on a schedule that works for you.

Good to Know

MEDICAL EXPENSES

Care costs can help you qualify. What you pay for home care may count as a medical expense, lowering your countable income.

INTENT TO FILE

You may not need to wait. Ask your Veterans Service Officer about an Intent to File, which can protect your benefit start date. If approved, benefits may be paid back to that date.

Applying for Aid & Attendance?

Your County Veterans Service Officer can help you apply, free of charge. Most offices see veterans by appointment, so please call ahead.

Boone County

765-483-4480

Hamilton County

317-776-9671

Hancock County

317-462-8767

Hendricks County

317-745-9239

Madison County

765-641-9651

Marion County

317-327-8387

Morgan County

765-205-1614

Shelby County

317-392-2140

Boost at Home is a licensed home care agency based in McCordsville, Indiana. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and do not prepare or file VA claims.