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How To Apply For VA Benefits

June 24th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

This discussion of how to apply for VA benefits will focus on the non-service connected disability pension benefit with aid and attendance entitlement. To start the discussion of how to apply for VA benefits we have listed below the #1 item you will need: Your Discharge Record Document The first thing when considering how to [...]

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VA Benefit COLA Email Hoax

October 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

The Military Officers Association of America has warned that an e-mail which incorrectly claims that new legislation will dramatically increase veterans’ disability compensation. Often this bogus email claims that some benefits could increase by more than 100 percent in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the claim about H.R. 4667, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Act of 2010 is [...]

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eBenefits

September 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

A new website called eBenefits is an online service jointly offered by the VA and Department of Defense. It has over 100 links to resources but it is clear to see that it was built by a governmental entity. That means it tries to give everyone everything they but in doing so it makes it [...]

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Department of Veterans Affairs

May 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

Happy Memorial Day! Though pensions for disabled soldiers was established in 1776 by the Continental Congress the care and pensions were provided by the individual states. It was not until the 19th century that the Federal Government began to build some care facilities and expanded benefits and pension programs.  These benefits and pensions were also [...]

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How To Improve A Military Discharge

April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

If you received anything but an “Honorable” Discharge, this may affect your VA Benefits, including a Veterans Aid and Attendance Claim. Here’s how you can apply for consideration in having your discharge upgraded: Here’s How: Obtain a copy of DD Form 293, “Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of [...]

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VA Disability Claim Paperwork Time Line

March 24th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

For many veterans or spouses who have applied for the VA disability compensation or pension the time it takes the VA to process their paperwork and eventually issue the checks is agonizing. It doesn’t matter whether you are waiting for a service related disability compensation check or a non-service connected disability pension check, the wait [...]

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2010 Aid and Attendance Rates

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

Since Social Security did not generate a COLA for the governments fiscal year which began on November 1, 2009 there will be no corresponding increase in the VA benefit rates.

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Improvement Coming To The Veterans Benefits Administration

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Veterans Disability Benefit

The rise in the backlog of unprocessed claims has fueled bitter complaints from members of Congress and veterans’ advocates.

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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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