Texas community resource

Aid and Attendance or Housebound Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Additional pension payments for qualifying veterans or survivors with significant care or mobility needs.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

How to get help

Submit the required medical and care information to the Pension Management Center, visit a VA regional office, or obtain help from an accredited representative.

Who this service helps

Applicants must already receive or qualify for a VA pension and meet at least one Aid and Attendance or housebound condition under VA rules; medical evidence is generally required.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

No fee to apply directly with VA; approved additional payment depends on pension eligibility, claimant status, and current VA rates.

About this service

May add monthly payments to a qualifying VA pension for veterans or survivors who need help with daily activities, are housebound, or meet other specified conditions.

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