Veterans Pension Rates for 2025

The VA’s Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit now and what the income limits are for 2025.

Am I Eligible for a Veterans Pension?

You may qualify for a Veterans Pension if:

• You were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions

AND

• You served 90 days or more of active duty with at least one day during a period of wartime, or:
• You are permanently and totally disabled, or you are 65 or older.

In addition, to qualify for a pension, Veterans must have limited income and a limited net worth or assets. Net worth includes your and your spouse’s assets and annual income. If you think you qualify, you can apply for a pension online on the VA’s website.

2025 VA Pension Income Limits

These VA pension income limits are effective Dec. 1, 2024. 

• Veteran with no dependents: $16,956
• Veteran with a spouse/child: $22,216
• Housebound Veteran with no dependents: $20,732
• Housebound Veteran with one dependent: $25,982
• Veteran who needs aid and attendance and has no dependents: $28,300
• Veteran who needs aid and attendance with one dependent: $33,548
• Two married Veterans: $22,216
• Add for each additional child to any category above: $2,902

Some income, such as welfare benefits, wages earned by dependents, and SSI, do not count toward the yearly income limit. Additionally, all medical-related expenses are taken into account when determining yearly income. 

VA Payment Rates

The VA pays Veterans the difference between their countable family income and the yearly income limit that correlates with their situation. Generally, the difference is paid in 12 equal monthly payments rounded down to the nearest dollar. 

Aid and Attendance or Housebound Benefits

In addition to a pension, some Veterans may also receive Aid and attendance (A&A). Veterans may be eligible to for A&A if:

• They need assistance from another person for tasks required in everyday living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, using the bathroom, adjusting prosthetic devices, etc.
• They are bedridden.
• They reside in a nursing home as a result of mental or physical incapacity.
• They are blind or have severe vision issues. 

Housebound Benefits, like A&A, are paid in addition to monthly pension. A&A and Housebound Benefits may not be given to one Veteran at the same time. A Veteran may be eligible to receive Housebound Benefits if they have a single, permanent disability evaluated as 100% disabling AND:

• They are confined to their immediate premises permanently due to the disability.
• They also have another disability, or disabilities, evaluated as 60% or more disabling.

Veterans may not receive these benefits unless they also receive a monthly pension.

How Do I Apply for Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits?

To apply for A&A or Housebound Benefits, a Veteran can write to the VA office where they filed for pension benefits. This office will have jurisdiction over the claim. Additionally, Veterans may also file the request with any VA regional office if they aren’t sure which office handles their claim.

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