For all but the highest earners, affording long-term care can be difficult. Our blog explains how eligible Veterans and their spouses can use the Aid and Attendance Pension Program to reimburse family members providing care or to help pay for the cost of professional care in the home, assisted living care, and nursing home care.
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Veteran’s Administration Benefits and YouUnderstanding benefits and VA compensation can be complicated. It is important to consult with a knowledgeable attorney.
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Happy Veterans Day 2015!Happy Veterans Day to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to defend us and our freedom. Today I would like to share one of my favorite military songs because it shows not only the impact of military service on our soldiers, but also... Read More »
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Why Veterans and Their Families Should Know About Aid and Attendance BenefitsOur wartime veterans need and deserve the best care available. For those wartime veterans who are housebound or require care from a third party, there are funds available to help in addition to the monthly pension. These Aid and Attendance benefits are designed to reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses. These... Read More »
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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes the Blue Water Navy ActI am re-posting this, it was published earlier today by our friends at VFW.org: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017. The VFW-supported bill, which must still be approved by the full... Read More »
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Veterans Getting New Help From 3D Printing
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VA Pension Benefit ScamsOur nation’s veterans are faced with untold challenges as they serve their country. Once they have completed their service, qualifying veterans and their survivors may receive Veterans’ Affairs (VA) pension benefits. These VA pension benefits serve to support the veteran and their family. Unfortunately, veterans with VA pensions may face another challenge when it comes... Read More »
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Happy Veterans Day 2019!Honoring those Veterans who served
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Veteran Aid and Attendance BenefitsToday veterans across the country receive different benefits through the Veteran’s Administration (VA). What they may not know is that senior veterans, those who require home health services, house or bedbound individuals, veterans residing in an assisted living environments, and veterans with blindness may also be entitled to an added financial benefit to pay for... Read More »
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Things to Keep in Mind When Applying for Veterans BenefitsAs a veteran, it’s important that you are receiving all of the benefits that you are entitled to. Disability benefits are crucial for vets suffering from physical or mental conditions. Applying for benefits can be a daunting process. An attorney who is experienced in working with veteran benefits can be a huge help, and ensure... Read More »
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Your Successful VA Benefits ClaimAfter bravely serving our country millions of United States military veterans receive a pension and benefits from the Veteran Administration (VA). Some of these individuals may find that they need additional benefits which relate to a disability or illness. Those veterans who have a disability may qualify for VA disability benefits. VA disability benefits are... Read More »
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FYI: Veterans’ Benefits And Discounts That May Surprise YouThere is a little-known Veterans’ benefit called “Aid and Attendance” which may be available to help wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses with their health care costs. This benefit is available to help pay for both home health care and assisted living costs, and can provide benefit payments of $2,054 per month (for a married... Read More »
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Veterans First Act Proposed to Change Culture at VA | Michigan Veterans AttorneyOn April 18, 2016, U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and Richard Blumenthal unveiled the Veterans First Act with the goal of increasing accountability of the more than 335,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), expanding health care programs, protecting whistleblowers, reviewing the use of prescription drugs, increasing access to disability compensation and expanding access... Read More »