VA Pension & Aid and Attendance for Minnesota Veterans
Monthly VA pension for wartime Minnesota veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.
Eligibility
Wartime veterans with at least 90 days of active duty (24 months for most who entered after September 7, 1980) including at least one day during a covered wartime period, who are 65 or older or have a permanent and total disability, and whose income and net worth are under VA limits. Aid and Attendance adds a higher payment for those who need help with daily activities or are housebound.
How to reach them
- Call (800) 827-1000Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET
- Serves all of Minnesota
Next step
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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