1. Military Service
Minimum 90 days active duty, with at least one day during wartime, and an honorable discharge. (Gulf war veterans must have served active duty for 2 years, or the full period for which they were called for active duty.)
2. Medical Condition
Non service-connected disability which requires assistance with activities of daily living.
3. Money Limitations
Net worth (income and assets) are taken into consideration as a qualifying factor.. A primary residence and auto are not counted as part of net worth. Ongoing, unreimbursed medical and long-term care expenses may reduce income.
4. Marriage
Were you married to a wartime veteran for at least one year? Were you married to the veteran at the time of his/her death? Have you remained unmarried or did you remarry after January 1, 1971 and your remarriage ended before November 11, 1990?