Portal:United States Department of Veterans Affairs

“ You may not receive enhanced or special monthly pension without first establishing eligibility for VA pension. However, enhanced pension is based on a higher income limit. For this reason, a claimant who is not eligible for basic pension may still qualify for increased pension benefits. You may not receive pension at the A&A and Housebound rate at the same time. ”

“ This means your disability requires you to stay in bed when you are not receiving treatment. You are a patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity. You have corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less in both eyes. ”