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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 8

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 15 Chapter 8 Resource Development

8.6.3.C Aid and Attendance Benefits 8.6.3.C.1 Requirements for Coverage Following are the coverage requirements for Aid and Attendance benefits: • The veteran must be eligible to receive either of the other two benefits described above; • The veteran must be in a nursing home; or • The veteran is in his home and in need of in-home care; or • The veteran’s eyesight is limited to a corrected 5/200 visual acuity or less in both eyes; or concentric contraction of the visual field to five degrees or less. 8.6.3.C.2 Who May Receive Benefits The following individuals may receive Aid and Attendance benefits: • The veteran who is in a nursing home or in need of in-home care, and also receives either Compensation or Pension Benefits. • The widow of a deceased veteran who is in a nursing home or needs in-home care. • The dependent parent(s) of the disabled or deceased veteran who is in need of nursing home or in-home care. This special allowance is payable monthly in addition to Compensation Benefits paid to the veteran's spouse or dependents. Some veterans are eligible to receive education and housing benefits. 8.6.3.D Who Must Be Referred Clients who appear to meet any of the criteria listed above. 8.6.3.E Procedure for Filing a Claim