Ways to pay · California
VA Aid & Attendance is a monthly benefit added to VA Pension for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. It can help pay for assisted living, memory care, board & care, and in-home care. It is one of the most underused VA benefits — many families who qualify don't know it exists. Jagua explains it in plain English, finds homes that fit, and connects you with a VA-accredited representative when you're ready — free.
Wartime veteran (or surviving spouse of one) · Honorable or general discharge · Age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled · Need help with 2+ ADLs (bathing, dressing, eating, mobility) · Net worth under ~$155,356 in 2026 · Annual income below a certain threshold (net worth test combines income and assets)
World War II: Dec 7, 1941 – Dec 31, 1946 · Korean War: Jun 27, 1950 – Jan 31, 1955 · Vietnam Era: Aug 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975 (Feb 28, 1961 for those who served in Vietnam itself) · Gulf War: Aug 2, 1990 – present
Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify — even if the veteran never applied for the benefit. Many families discover this only after the veteran has passed away.
DD-214 (discharge papers), medical records showing care need, financial records (income + assets), current care costs
Submit VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status) or VA Form 21-0779 (Request for Nursing Home Info) depending on situation
Processing typically takes 3–6 months. Payments are retroactive to the date of application once approved.
The application process is lengthy but manageable with proper guidance. Most families take 3–6 months from application to first payment. Here's what the process typically looks like:
Jagua routes formal VA benefit claims to VA-accredited representatives — never to financial advisors or asset planners.
