Housebound - Special Monthly Pension (SMP)

Veterans who are Housebound as a result of non-service related condition(s) they may qualify for an increased VA Pension benefit.

Veterans who are Housebound as a result of a service related condition(s), please see our article on Special Monthly Compenstation. Specifically, SMC-S (Housebound).

Eligibility

• You qualify for VA Pension; AND

• You spend most of your time in your home because of a permanent disability.

Applying

• For information on applying click HERE.

References

• 38 CFR § 3.23 - Improved pension rates - Veterans and surviving spouses

• 38 CFR § 3.352 - Criteria for determining need for aid and attendance and “permanently bedridden”

• 38 CFR § 3.351 - Special monthly dependency and indemnity compensation, death compensation, pension and spouse's compensation ratings

• M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart i, Chapter 3, Section D - Eligibility for Medical Services Associated With Aid and Attendance (A&A) or Housebound Status

• M21-1, Part IX, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section A - General Information on Requirements for Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Status Under 38 CFR 3.351

• M21-1, Part IX, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section B - Aid and Attendance (A&A) Status for Beneficiaries Who Are Patients in a Qualified Nursing Home

• M21-1, Part IX, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C - Special Monthly Pension (SMP) Ratings

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