Aid and Attendance

Non-Service Connected VA Disability Pension Benefit And Widowed Death Pension Benefit

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2012 Aid and Attendance Rates

October 31st, 2011 · 1 Comment · Aid and Attendance Rates

2012 Aid and Attendance Rates Is it really true that after two years of no increase in the VA aid and attendance benefit, veterans will now see an increase in the 2012 aid and attendance rates? It appears the rumors will tun out to be true! The 2012 Aid and Attendance Rates will increase per [...]

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Aid and Assistance

April 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Aid and Attendance Benefits

Many people look for aid and assistance instead of aid and attendance when they seek information about this VA disability benefit. It is a common mistake and one that is very easy to make. Lets face it, aid and attendance seems like a really weird name for a non-service connected disability benefit that is meant [...]

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Veteran With A Sick Spouse

April 20th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Aid and Attendance Benefits

There is a benefit from the VA for a veteran with a sick spouse. It is however, not the aid and attendance benefit. The aid and attendance benefit is not really a benefit in and of itself. It is rather an entitlement attached with the non-service connected disability pension benefit. If you, the veteran, are [...]

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WWII Merchant Marines Aid and Attendance

January 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Aid and Attendance Rates

Yes, WWII Merchant Marines or their widowed surviving spouse is indeed eligible for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. Documentation of their service is available through the Coast Guard.

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Aid and Attendance Benefit Rates For 2011

December 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Aid and Attendance Rates

2011 brings yet another year with no increase in the VA aid and attendance benefit checks. By federal law, the cost-of-living adjustments to the VA’s disability pension and compensation benefits is tied to the Social Security Administrations cost-of-living-adjustments. The consumer price index is the factor used by the Social Security Administartion to consider if any [...]

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Veterans Day 2010

November 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Aid and Attendance Benefits

November is both Family Caregiver Support Month and the month in which we honor veterans of the armed services. If you are caring for a veteran, it’s important to be aware of the benefits to which the person may be entitled as a result of their service. For example, health benefits may be available for [...]

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Senior Assisted Living Facilities

August 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Assisted Living Benefits

Many families don’t realize that there is a VA benefit that can provide a benefit that will pay a portion of the senior assisted living facilities costs. This financial aid benefit is called the aid and attendance benefit. Actually, it is officially the non-service connected disability pension benefit. If the veteran is housebound and needs [...]

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Department of Veteran Affairs

July 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Heroes

Department of Veteran Affairs “The Face Behind the File” – A tribute to Medal of Honor winners. Let us never forget those few and those brave men and women who gave so much for our freedom and way of life. The aid and attendance benefit has begun to help hundred of thousands of veterans receive [...]

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VA Aid and Attendance Benefit

June 18th, 2010 · No Comments · VA Aid and Attendance Form

The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is officially an entitlement that allows for a greater benefit amount on the two VA disability benefits. These two VA disability benefits are the Disability Pension and the Compensation Benefit. The VA Pension benefit is known as the ‘Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefit with Aid and Attendance Entitlement’.   That [...]

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Assisted Living Retirement Homes

May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Assisted Living Benefits

Are you looking for assisted living retirement homes for your aging parents? Many veterans and their surviving spouse who served during a time of war don’t realize that financial assistance from the VA is available to help them pay for assisted living retirement homes. VA benefit for assisted living can provide a married couple up [...]

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Aid and Attendance Benefit Eligibility Worksheet

May 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Aid And Attendance Eligibility, VA Aid and Attendance Form

Free worksheet to review your eligibility to receive the non-service connected aid and attendance VA disability benefit that can pay you up $1,949 per month.

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Long Term Care Services Available From The VA

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Aid And Attendance Eligibility

The aid and attendance benefit can provide additional income to assist with the costs associated with home care, assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care and other unreimbursed medical and care expenses.

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VA Aid and Attendance

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Aid and Attendance Benefits

Veterans’ Eligibility & Qualification Checklist for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit.

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Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefits

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

The VA considers the primary component of being classified as Housebound being established by the veteran or their surviving spouse no longer being able to drive. Discover how to properly document this key qualifier for the aid and attendance veterans benefits.

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