Veterans Over 65: 3 VA Benefits You Earned But Nobody Told You About in 2026

Millions of wartime veterans and surviving spouses are eligible for VA benefits they have never applied for. Dr. Claire Whitmore covers three underutilized programs: the Aid and Attendance pension (up to $2,874/month tax-free for a veteran with spouse), Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses ($1,699.36/month), and VA healthcare enrollment that provides free hearing aids, $5 prescription copays, and mental health services alongside Medicare. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Benefits you earned but were never told about 1:30 – Benefit #1: VA Aid and Attendance Pension (2026 rates) 5:00 – Eligibility: wartime service, age, income, net worth 8:00 – Harold's example: $1,453/month he didn't know he qualified for 11:00 – How unreimbursed medical expenses unlock eligibility 13:00 – Benefit #2: DIC for surviving spouses ($1,699.36/month) 16:00 – Presumptive conditions and the PACT Act 18:00 – Benefit #3: VA healthcare alongside Medicare 20:00 – CHAMPVA for veteran spouses and survivors 21:00 – Summary and how to apply 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are you a veteran or surviving spouse? Have you applied for any of these benefits? #VABenefits2026 #AidAndAttendance #VeteransPension #DIC #VAhealthcare #VeteransOver65 #MilitaryBenefits #SurvivingSpouse #CHAMPVA #PACTAct #WartimeVeteran #VeteranCare #TaxFreeBenefit #SeniorVeterans #VAclaim