Dependents With Disabilities

[cooter]

I know veterans can claim disability allowances for their children. What about spouses?

[Pete53]

You can get AA for spouse.

[cooter]

What does AA stand for?

[Wings]

What does AA stand for?

Aid & Attendance Allowance http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/

An additional benefit paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses and parents. This allowance is paid in all Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and Pension Programs. It is paid based on the need of aid and attendance by another person or by specific disability. Special Monthly Compensation (L) can at times be designated an aid & attendance benefit.

Eligibility criteria, see 38 CFR §§3.350 (Special Monthly Compensation), 3.351 (Special monthly Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), death compensation, pension and spouse's compensation ratings), 3.552 (Determining need for aid & attendance, housebound).

See also Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) below.

Rates, see Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) - Surviving Spouse or Parents, Improved Pension - Disability or Death.

[cooter]

Aid & Attendance Allowance http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/

An additional benefit paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses and parents. This allowance is paid in all Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and Pension Programs. It is paid based on the need of aid and attendance by another person or by specific disability. Special Monthly Compensation (L) can at times be designated an aid & attendance benefit.

Eligibility criteria, see 38 CFR §§3.350 (Special Monthly Compensation), 3.351 (Special monthly Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), death compensation, pension and spouse's compensation ratings), 3.552 (Determining need for aid & attendance, housebound).

See also Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) below.

Rates, see Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) - Surviving Spouse or Parents, Improved Pension - Disability or Death.

Thanks Wings! It doesn't sound like the wife qualifies since she's not 100% housebound. She has fibromalagyia and totally disabled and receiving SSD.