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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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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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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Qualified Medical Expenses

June 11th, 2010 · No Comments · VA Aid and Attendance Form

photo credit: Scubabix Many individuals who apply for the VA Aid and Attendance disability pension benefit don’t fully understand how to adjust their qualifying income by VA qualified medical expenses. Qualified medical expenses are those medical and care expenses that are normal and recurring that will be paid out of pocket over the next 12 [...]

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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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VA Disability Pension Rumblings

November 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

The VA is messing with the VA form 21-22a Individual Providing Representation form for VA disability claims including the VA aid and attendance entitlement provision.

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What Is Happening With VA Disability Benefits

November 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Veterans Disability Benefit

The eligibility to receive these VA disability benefits has not changed. But, qualifying for them seem to be a moving target year to year and throughout the year.

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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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