VA Aid and Attendance Attorney in California

What Aid & Attendance Can Do

Aid & Attendance is an increased VA pension for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities or are housebound. It can offset the cost of home care, assisted living, or nursing care across the West Valley. Many families pair this benefit with Medi-Cal planning to cover gaps—especially since Medi-Cal rarely pays for assisted living.

Who Qualifies?

Service

At least 90 days of active duty with one day during a wartime period and an other-than-dishonorable discharge.

Medical need

Assistance with activities of daily living, housebound status, or residency in a care facility.

Financial

The VA considers income after unreimbursed medical expenses and looks at assets under a published limit. There’s a 36-month look-back on certain transfers.

Planning to Meet the Rules

If assets are over the limit, lawful planning can help—spending on care, home modifications, or using irrevocable trusts tailored to VA rules. Because VA and Medi-Cal interact, we design plans that support today’s assisted living needs and tomorrow’s possible nursing-home coverage.

Application Assistance

We help gather discharge paperwork, medical evidence, statements of care expenses, and financial documentation. Clean, complete filings reduce delays. If the VA asks for more information, we respond promptly and keep you informed.

Honor Your Service With Care

You earned these benefits. The Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm helps veterans from Woodland Hills to West Hills access Aid & Attendance with dignity and speed.

Next Steps – Get the Right Plan

Not sure if you need a will, a trust, or both? We can help you decide. Call today to schedule your free consultation.