Applying for the VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension can seem like a daunting task. Gathering the required information necessary to apply can take some time. To help you through this process, we've compiled a list of the documents you'll need to submit with your application. It is strongly recommended that you take the time to read through the site, write down any questions you have and contact your local Veterans' Affairs Office for the answers.

To apply for the Aid & Attendance Special Pension, you will need the following documents. Be sure to complete these thoroughly before filing your application.

Documents	Veteran	Couple	Surviving Spouse	Under 65
Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214)*	X	X	X
Net Worth including bank accounts, trusts, annuities, bonds, CD's, stocks, and others.	X	X	X
Proof of income from pensions, interest from investments, retirement, annuities, and others.	X	X	X
Employment history				X
List of doctors and hospitals visited over past 12 months.	X	X	X
Copy of Marriage Certificate and other marital information.			X
Copy of the Death Certificate			X
Copy of current year's Social Security Award Letter.	X	X	X
Proof of insurance premiums, medications, medical bills or any other medical expenses that are not reimbursed by private insurance, Medicare, and/or Medicaid.	X	X	X
Banking account information for Direct Deposit of A&A payments. Be sure to include a voided check.	X	X	X
Medical statement which includes name and address, current diagnosis, prognosis, medical status, ability to care for self, ability to travel without aid, and any other pertinent information. If in a nursing home, this form can be used: Nursing Home Status Statement	X	X	X
If you are a court-appointed guardian of either the veteran or surviving spouse, a certified copy of the court appointment order is required.	Depends	Depends	Depends	Depends

*MORE INFO ON DD-214: Beginning in the 1950's, veterans were issued "DD-214" papers, or often referred to as "Separation papers" or "discharge papers". These must be submitted with the application. If you've misplaced your DD-214, the VA may have a copy on file if you have or are currently receiving disability or education benefits. If your DD-214 papers are not on file, ask for them to provide a Statement of Service, which can be used instead of a DD-214. Full instructions on how to request military records can be accessed by clicking here.

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