Eligibility Requirements
Age
65 years of age or older.
Veteran Status
Having served 90 days active duty with at least one day during a declared state of war.
Widows and Widowers of veterans are also eligible to apply for these benefits.
Assistance with Daily Living Activities
Applicants must be compromised in at least two average daily living tasks. A wide range of physical and mental conditions are considered by the VA, but among those most common to be approved are
- Requiring assistance with dressing or undressing
- Requiring assistance with bathing and other hygienic tasks
- Requiring toileting assistance
- Requiring assistance with eating or meal preparation
- Requiring frequent assistance with the adjustment of any special prostetic or orthopedic device
- Being legally blind in both eyes
- Any physical or mental incapacity requiring ongoing supervision (in home or a facility) to ensure safety and well being
In addition, other conditions and needs may be taken into consideration in determining benefit eligibility
Wartime Dates
- World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946
- Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955
- Vietnam Era: Nov 1, 1955-May 7, 1975. Veterans that served after August 5, 1964 may have served outside the Republic of Vietnam.
- Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990- date to be prescribed by Presidential Proclamation or law. Must have served active duty for two years or the full period of which the veteran was called for active duty.