What is Aid and Attendance?
Aid and attendance is an additional amount available to eligible veterans and dependents that are entitled to VA pension or VA compensation.  A VA compensation or pension benefit is awarded to a veteran determined to be in need of regular aid and attendance of another person to perform basic functions of everyday life. This can include help with medications, supervision, ability to benefit from healthy well-balanced meals and so forth.

Who is eligible for Aid and Attendance?
A veteran, dependent spouse, or surviving spouse who is determined to be in need of regular aid and attendance of another person, may be entitled to higher income limitations or additional benefits, depending on the type of benefit received. Veteran must have served 90 days with honorable discharge and be a resident of Iowa for 30 days.