The Veterans Aid and Attendance Council was started by Claire M. Thoms in memory of my mother-in-law, Margaret F. Morgan; a WWII Army Nurse.  In providing care for her mother-in-law, she became familiar with the challenges facing veterans in attaining health care benefits under the Improved Pension Benefits program of the Veterans Administration.  Claire Thoms started the VAAC to promote awareness among nursing homes, assisted living and healthcare providers of the benefits afforded veterans and their spouses under the VA's Improved Pension Benefits program.