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Deducting medical expenses from income for VA benefits eligibility

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Jan 14, 2026
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How does the VA calculate deductible expenses that can reduce gross household income for eligibility?

The Department of Veterans Affairs reduces a veteran’s gross household income for means‑tested benefits by allowing specific unreimbursed expenses—primarily medical and certain burial/education costs—...

Jan 21, 2026

How does the VA calculate countable income and what medical expenses are deductible for Aid & Attendance?

determines (A&A) payments by subtracting a claimant’s “countable income” from the (MAPR), and countable income is gross household income reduced only by specific allowable deductions—most importantly ...