When it comes to navigating and applying for VA Benefits, it can be hard to tell where to start. This VA Benefits Application checklist helps you understand what information and documents you need to gather to move forward with your application.
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Your VA benefits application checklist Finding the right care as an older veteran or surviving spouse comes with unique considerations, but you don't have to navigate them alone. VA benefits such as Aid & Attendance and the VA pension can help offset the cost of senior living. This checklist for veterans and surviving spouses can help you and your family get organized and take the next step with confidence.
Tips to get started Start early Benefits are often paid back to your filing date, so begin before touring communities.
Get free, expert help An accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or claims agent can guide you, often at no cost.
Gather necessary documents
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EVERYONE WILL NEED
IF IT APPLIES TO YOU Doctor's letters Medical records Death certificate (surviving spouses)
DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) Marriage certificate Income and expense records
Fill out required forms
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Veterans Pension application. Required for Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits.
VA 21-527EZ
VA 21-2680
Demonstrates medical need.
VA 21P-534EZ
Only required for surviving spouses.
VA 10-10EZ
Application for VA health benefits.
Need help? Your local county Veterans Service Office can help you fill out these forms.
Submit your application
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Online at VA.gov
By mail
In person at a VA office
For Aid & Attendance or Housebound, start at va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound
You don't have to do this alone Your Cedarhurst team can point you toward helpful local resources. And if you'd like more support day to day, you'll find person-centered care, staff on-site 24/7, and daily events and programs that fit you. Thank you for your service.
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This resource is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or benefits-eligibility advice. Cedarhurst Senior Living is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized to act on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for VA benefits, including the Aid & Attendance benefit, depends on individual circumstances and is determined solely by the VA under rules that change over time; nothing in this resource guarantees eligibility or any benefit amount. Readers should consult an accredited VA representative, an elder law attorney, or the VA directly (va.gov or 1-800-698-2411) before making decisions based on this information.
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