Have asked several people with the VA this question and thus far none has been able to answer it. Also, if a surviving spouse receives pension funds, can they also receive A&A funds?
If surviving spouse receives funds that are not at fullest possible amount, can/will that amount be increased as needs increase?
If they receive both, are bot h diminished or given at full amounts?
Once the veteran dies, the spouse applies for benefits which are automatically at the maximum amount available, IF they qualify by needing help with ADLs. It's a fixed and permanent amount that does not change according to needs.
If 2 spouses are alive, they receive the couple's benefit. In 2015 it was $2400 for my parents in Colo. When dad died, mom got $1400 for the remainder of her life until she died in 2022, even though her costs went up in Memory Care Assisted Living.
Here is a chart for 2024
https://americanveteransaid.com/newblog/va-aid-attendance-benefit-rates-for-2024/
I know I haven't a clue what you mean, myself, so can only wish you good luck.