V.A. Non Service Connected Pension Amounts for 2014 (The “Aid and Attendance Benefit”)

By Matthew P. Zanotelli, Meurer & Potter Law Office, P.C., December 19, 2013

The V.A. has authorized a 1.015% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for recipients of the Non-Service Connected Pension, more commonly referred to as the “Aid and Attendance” benefit.  The amounts moving forward are as follows:

2014 Maximum Annual Rates:*  (Rates vary from $0.00 to the listed maximum amount)

Aid and Attendance Level of the Benefit:

·        Single Veteran:           $21,108/Annual                

                                          $  1,759/Monthly                 

·        Married Veteran:         $25,020/Annual                

                                          $  2,085/Monthly                 

·        Surviving Spouse:       $13,560/Annual                

                                          $  1,130/Monthly                 

Housebound Level of the Benefit:

·        Single Veteran:           $15,456/Annual                

                                          $  1,288/Monthly                 

·        Married Veteran:         $19,380/Annual                

                                          $  1,615/Monthly                 

·        Surviving Spouse:       $10,046/Annual                

                                          $    864/Monthly                   

Base Pension:

·        Single Veteran:           $12,256/Annual                

                                          $  1,054/Monthly                 

$  1,381/Monthly

·        Surviving Spouse:       $  8,219/Annual                               

                                          $    707/Monthly                   

*Rates effective 12/1/2013.  Citing http://www.veteransaidbenefit.org/aid_and_attendance_pension_benefit.htm and independent calculations by attorneys of Meurer & Potter Law Office, P.C.

If you or a loved one have questions about whether a Veteran in your life qualifies for this pension in Colorado, you can set up a free consultation at Meurer & Potter Law Office, P.C. by calling 303-991-3544.