WW2 Vet -- eligible for VA elder care programs even if never collected a VA pension? My grandfather is a WW2 veteran who has recently undergone mouth cancer surgery. It hasn't gone well and while he recovers, his family is trying to figure out what care he will need for the remainder of his years. Though he has remained fairly independent, he is now legally blind and will be required to use a feeding tube for nourishment. He both needs and deserves help.

 I’ve come across things such as the VA A&amp;A and other programs that seem to offer monetary support for care. I see quite a bit of paperwork and that’s something I’m willing to undertake, but I’m not sure what he's eligible for. While he served proudly and was discharged honorably, he was also a firefighter. I believe he receives a city pension and does not (and perhaps never has) take a VA pension. Does this disqualify him for all other programs?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.