Basic, Aid and Attendance, Housebound
Please note: The data below are expressed as annual and monthly figures. The Department of Veterans Affairs adjusted the benefits upwards by 2% from the 2016 levels. The annual amounts are published by the VA; the monthly amounts are based upon the annual rates, and when 1/12 of the annual rate yields a fraction, the amount is rounded down to the nearest whole dollar. See 38 CFR §§ 3.273, 3.29(b).
STATUS |
ANNUAL |
MONTHLY |
| Veteran, No Dependents | $13,166 | $1,097 |
| Veteran, One Dependent | $17,241 | $1,436 |
| Veteran, Housebound, No Dependent | $16,089 | $1,340 |
| Veteran, Housebound, One Dependent | $20,166 | $1,680 |
| Veteran, Aid & Attendance, No Dependent | $21,962 | $1,830 |
| Veteran, Aid & Attendance, One Dependent | $26,036 | $2,169 |
| Each Addt’l Child | $2,250 | $187 |
| Widow, No Dependent | $8,830 | $735 |
| Widow, Housebound, No Dependent | $10,792 | $899 |
| Widow, Aid & Attendance, No Dependent | $14,113 | $1,176 |
| Surviving Child | $2,250 | $187 |
| Two Vets Married, Both Aid & Attendance | $34,837 | $2,903 |
| 5% Med Deduction vet* | $659 | |
| 5% Med Deduction Vet Married* | $863 | |
| 5% Med Deduction Widow* | $442 | |
| Medicare Deduction | ~$134 | Varies by individual |
* To be deductible in calculating adjusted income, medical expenses must exceed this amount.
