Q. I heard there are changes to the eligibility for VA pensions and other veterans’ needs based programs. What are the changes and when do they take effect? A. The amendments have been a long time coming, but I first got to see the final rules that have been adopted around September 17th and the…
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If a veteran is well can the spouse get Aid and Attendance benefits to help with home or assisted living care?
The short answer is no. While the Veteran is living the claim is technically his and based on his health. However there is a very narrow sort of exception that can help a lot of families. If the Veteran is over 65 he is considered “disabled” by definition and he might qualify for the base…
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My mother was the widow of a veteran for many years and raised us children alone.
Several years ago she remarried. Is she entitled to any pension assistance now that she needs assisted living? The pension eligibility criteria for surviving spouses include the following: (1) Can be any age, whereas a veteran applying must be 65 years or older or 100% disabled; (2) Must have been married to the veteran for…
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What is DD214 and Why Do You Need It?
If you are a veteran, a parent, dependent or spouse of a living or deceased veteran, you may be entitled to benefits through Veteran’s Affairs. A Report of Separation known as a DD Form 214 is a record that shows when and where a service member enlisted and when they were released from active duty.…
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