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1. 2022 VA Pension Table
Veterans Pension Rate Table – Effective 12/1/21
Date of cost-of-living increase: December 1, 2021
Increase factor: 5.9%
The net worth limit to be eligible for Veterans Pension benefits is $138,489.
For Veterans with no dependents:
If you have no dependents and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
14,753 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
18,029 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
24,610 |
Note:
If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($737 for a Veteran with no spouse or child).
For Veterans with at least 1 dependent spouse or child:
If you have 1 dependent and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
19,320 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
22,596 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
29,175 |
Note:
- If you have more than one dependent, add $2,523 to your MAPR amount for each additional dependent.
- If you have a child who works, you may exclude their wages up to $12,950.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($966 for a Veteran with 1 dependent).
For 2 Veterans who are married to each other:
If you’re 2 Veterans who are married to each other and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
Neither of you qualifies for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
19,320 |
One of you qualifies for Housebound benefits |
22,596 |
Both of you qualify for Housebound benefits |
25,870 |
One of you qualifies for Aid and Attendance benefits |
29,175 |
One of you qualifies for Housebound benefits and one of you qualifies for Aid and Attendance benefits |
32,443 |
Both of you qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
39,036 |
Note:
- If you have more than one dependent, add $2,523 to your MAPR amount for each additional child.
- If you have a child who works, you may exclude their wages up to $12,950.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($966 for a Veteran with 1 dependent).