Appendix B: VA Pension and Aid and Attendance Rates, Effective

January 1, 2013*

A Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension	Period of Service	B Aid and Attendance Portion
Veterans Benefits
$1,733	WWII, Korea, Vietnam	$694
$1,969	WWI and Mexican Border Patrol	$694
$2,054	WWII, Korea, Vietnam w/Dependent	$694
$2,290	WWI, Mexican Border Patrol w/Dependents	$694
Widows Benefits
$1,114		$417
* These rates became effective on December 1, 2012, with the first check or direct deposit paid on January 1, 2013.

If the monthly VA payment (check or direct deposit) is exactly as shown in Column A, then the Aid and Attendance portion is shown in column B.

If any other rate is shown, send a benefit verification request to the VA Regional Office. See the Medical Assistance Eligibility Handbook, Chapter 378, Verification.

Updated March 27, 2012, Replacing March 12, 2012