Source: Published By VeteransFinancial.com
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reviews the following four areas to determine Aid and Attendance eligibility:
1. Military Service
Veteran must have served a minimum of 90 days of active duty. 1 of those days must be during a period of war:World War II – 12/7/41 through 12/31/46Korean Conflict – 6/27/50 through 1/31/55Vietnam – 8/5/64 through 5/7/75*The Veteran must have received a discharge from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable
*also Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam – 2/28/61-5/7/75
2. Health
The need for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, medication management etc. orThe claimant is legally blind or nearly blind, orA diagnosis by a doctor of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia
3. Income versus Medical Expenses
The VA compares the relationship between a claimant’s income (Social Security, pension(s), and all other fixed income) and medical expenses (assisted living, home care, skilled nursing, adult day, and health insurance premiums). If the claimant spends all of their income on countable medical expenses, they should be entitled to the maximum monthly income from the Department of Veterans Affairs. If the claimant spends a portion of their income on care-related medical expenses, they may be eligible for a partial benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
4. Savings/Net Worth
The VA does not designate a specific dollar figure to determine if someone is eligible for the benefit. The number is different for every person/family who applies. The VA looks at every claim individually and makes a net worth determination based on the facts and circumstance of the case. If there are significant assets, benefits may still be awarded depending on care expenses. If you are in this situation, please seek the assistance of Veterans Financial with this issue prior to proceeding in order to get the maximum benefit. A mistake can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.
The Aid and Attendance Benefit Application – How to Apply
The application process for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Aid and Attendance Pension benefit is extensive, but that is to be expected considering the high level of monetary assistance being offered through this VA benefit. We highly recommend you give Veterans Financial Inc. a call as the first step. Our team will providing you a user-friendly, complete application packet at no cost. To get started today, call 800-835-1541.
If you prefer, the forms can be found on the VA’s website www.va.gov
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Read more: The Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit from the VA
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