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How to Apply for Aid and Attendance

​Necessary Documents Needed To Move Forward
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There is much information that needs to be gathered and prepared when applying for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. Here is a list of the documents you will need, as well as links to documents that you can download some are VA Government Forms others are from us to help you with the process.  We will review everything with you before submitting.

Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214): To request military records you can fill out this Standard Form 180​ or, you can visit the National Archives website for instructions on how to request military records.
Copy of Marriage Certificate: All marital information, unless you were never married.
Copy of the Death Certificate: Surviving spouses only.
Copy of current Social Security Award Letter: The letter Social Security sends at the beginning of the year stating what your monthly amount will be for the following year.
Net Worth information: Bank accounts, Assets, CDs, Trusts, Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, etc.
Countable Income Calculation: from pensions, retirement, interest income from investments, annuities, etc.
Court-Appointed Guardian: of the veteran or surviving spouse, you will need to provide a certified copy of the court order of the appointment is required.
Proof of Un-reimbursed Medical Expenses: insurance premiums, medications, medical bills or any other medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. List out all un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Doctors & Hospitals:  List all visited in the last year. VA Medical Expense Report form.
Physician Statement: Including current diagnosis, medical status, prognosis, name and address, ability to care for self, ability to travel unattended, etc. 
Assisted Living Status Statement: If you are a veteran in a nursing home, or a family member of a veteran in a nursing home, you can use this form as a certification of that status or ask the facility if they have one already in place.
Banking Information: for Direct Deposit for monthly payments from A&A, include a voided check.
Employment history: Unless you are over 65 years of age 
​Complete Necessary VA Forms
Once you have this information compiled, you will need to obtain and complete V​A Form 21-527EZ​ and/or V​A Form 21-534EZ​ for Special Improved benefits with Aid & Attendance. These forms can be downloaded in PDF format here:
VA Form 21-527EZ ​(For Veterans)
VA Form 21-534EZ​ (For Spouses)

With all your information gathered together, the next step is to follow the instructions on Form 21-527EZ or Form 21-534EZ to file for your Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. If you need assistance with filing your paperwork, you can contact the VA. We encourage you to explore all the available options and services provided through the VA and service agencies to find the option that's right for you and your circumstances.
Mailing the application:
In mailing your application, we highly recommend that you send your completed application via Certified Mail "Return Receipt" to help avoid the potential of the VA stating that the application was not received. Be certain to keep a copy of the entire application for your own records as well as any other correspondence to and from the VA.
The VA has established various processing center across the country that are solely dedicated to processing applications for Improved Pension. When mailing your application, you need to make certain that you send it to the appropriate center assigned for the state where the applicant resides (the applicant is the veteran or spouse). Below is a list of the correct mailing addresses by state.

St. Paul VA Regional Office
Pension Management Center (335/21P)
PO BOX 11000
St. Paul, MN 55111-0000
Service Area: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Milwaukee VA Pension Center
PO Box 342000
Milwaukee WI 53234-9907
Service Area: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Philadelphia VA Regional Office
PO Box 8079
Philadelphia, PA 19101
​Service Area: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine , Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

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