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Housebound veteranHousebound is part of the VA's Improved Disability Pension benefit and is similar to Aid & Attendance. A veteran may be eligible for Housebound benefits when:
1. The veteran has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100-percent disabling AND, due to such disability, he/she is permanently and substantially confined to his/her immediate premises,
OR,
2. The veteran has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100-percent disabling AND, another disability, or disabilities, evaluated as 60 percent or more disabling.
The maximum pension amount for this benefit with one dependent is $18,120. Housebound is also a means tested benefit. The VA looks at your income and net worth. Income can be offset by certain expenses including the cost of care.
 
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