The VA aid and attendance benefit claim application can be a complicated process for people in certain circumstances. For example, if you have assets over $80,000 then you will need to do some estate planning to qualify.
That is where having a good elder attorney is beneficial. An elder attorney or estate planning attorney can easily walk you through the tax pitfalls of estate planning.
The good news is that once you transfer those assets out of your name and control you will be eligible under this criteria the very next day. Unlike Medicaid, there is no current look back period for assets under the VA's aid and attendance benefit.
There may be other valid reasons to use a VA accredited attorney, elder attorney and/or estate planning attorney in your local city or area.
This benefit is actually the non-service connected disability pension benefit with aid and attendance entitlement.
This site will help you find the elder law attorney, an attorney specializing in elder law or estate planning attorney specifically trained to assist you with Veterans benefits issues.
This site is not affiliated with the VA or any governmental or military agency.