What are the 2018 VA Aid and Attendance rates?
For 2018, the VA Aid and Attendance Pension rates have increased from 2017. This means the Maximum Allowable Pension Rates (MAPR) for the VA Basic Pension, Housebound, and Aid and Attendance ratings payable to a married veteran in need of Aid and Attendance is now $2,169 per month. The maximum monthly payment to a surviving spouse is now $1,176.
See the table below:
| Maximum Allowable Pension Rate (MAPR) | Approx. Monthly Benefit | |
| Veteran
(Basic Pension with no dependent) |
$13,166 | $1,097 |
| Veteran
(Basic Pension with one dependent) |
$17,241 | $1,436 |
| Veteran
(Housebound with no dependent) |
$16,089 | $1,340 |
| Veteran
(Housebound with one dependent) |
$20,166 | $1,680 |
| Veteran
(Aid and Attendance with no dependent) |
$21,962 | $1,830 |
| Veteran
(Aid and Attendance with one dependent) |
$26,036 | $2,169 |
| Each additional child | $2,250 | $187 |
| Surviving Spouse
(Basic Pension with no dependent) |
$8,830 | $735 |
| Surviving Spouse
(Housebound with no dependent) |
$10,792 | $899 |
| Surviving Spouse
(Aid and Attendance with no dependent) |
$14,113 | $1,176 |
| Surviving child | $2,250 | $187 |
| Veteran Married to Veteran
(Both Aid and Attendance) |
$34,837 | $2,903 |
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