Housebound

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

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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

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• You qualify for VA Pension; and

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

 

Applying

1. Complete VA Form 21-2680.

2. Once completed mail to the PMC located in your state.

 

Veterans should also include the following with their VA form:

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• Evidence, like a doctor’s report, that shows you need Housebound care.

• Details about what you normally do during the day.

• Details that help show what kind of illness, injury, or mental or physical disability affects your ability to do things, like take a bath, on your own.

 

NOTE:

• Veterans who are in the care of a nursing home must also fill out and turn in a VA Form 21-0779.

 

References

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

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

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