How To Qualify for Aid & Attendance | VA SMC benefits

Sometimes VA disability payments are not enough to support veterans' needs. Today we discuss additional benefits you may qualify for.

0:00 Introduction
0:30 What is Aid & Attendance?
1:00 Are Aid & Attendance benefits paid separately?
1:28 Is Aid & Attendance different from Special Monthly Compensation?
3:05 How much compensation is Special Monthly Compensation compared to 100% VA disability payments?
4:05 How much more is SMC for TBI paid?
5:01 Can you get aid & attendance benefits for mental health conditions?
5:48 How do you qualify for Aid & Attendance benefits due to mental health conditions?
7:15 What is housebound status? How do you qualify for housebound benefits?
9:08 How do you file a claim for Aid & Attendance? What is the VA form for Aid & Attendance?
10:10 What other evidence helps with Aid & Attendance VA claims?
11:40 How do effective dates work with Aid & Attendance claims?
13:11 What else should veterans keep in mind for Aid & Attendance claims?

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Speakers
Natalia Jofre - COO
Allison Reddick – Attorney