According to “American Veteran Aid” here are the eligibility requirements and eligible periods.
‍

Eligibility Requirements

Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a period of war.
Must have anything other than a Dishonorable discharge.
A surviving spouse must have been married to the veteran at the time of his passing.
Must require the assistance of another person to perform some of the daily activities of living.
Must meet income and countable asset criteria established by the VA.
Must be 65 years and older or totally disabled.

Eligible Periods of War

World War II: December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service.

Korean conflict: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955, inclusive.

Vietnam era: The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Note: From February 28, 1961 to Aug 4, 1964, vet must have boots on the ground.)

Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law.

Your Estimated Benefit Amounts

Surviving Spouse:
‍$1,228 Monthly | $14,742 Yearly

Single Veteran:
$1,911 Monthly | $22,939 Yearly

Married Veteran:
$2,266 Monthly | $27,195 Yearly

Two Veterans Married:
$3,032 Monthly | $36,387 Yearly

Veteran Resources

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Periods of War

Your Estimated Benefit Amounts

Let Us Guide You Towards New Solutions!

A Senior Advocate is here to serve you 7 days a week from 9 am-6 pm.

Senior Living

Our Company