Veteran’s Improved Pension Example

Charles is single. He is requesting MA-LTC for February. Charles was admitted to an LTCF for a permanent placement. He receives a monthly Basic VA Pension of $450/month and a monthly VA Aid and Attendance benefit of $100/month.

Action:

Since January, 2013, the Personal and Clothing Allowance has been greater than the Veteran’s Improved Pension Allowance, so you would allow the greater of the two allowances, which is the Clothing and Personal Needs Allowance of found in Appendix F of the EPM.