As a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you likely know about some of the more common benefits available to you through the Veterans Administration (VA). You are probably also aware of the complex maze that must often be navigated to get approved for the benefits to which you are entitled. What you may not know is that you could be entitled to benefits from the “Veterans Aid and Attendance (VA&A)” program. For veterans and/or survivors living on a fixed income, the additional …
How a Long Island Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help Veterans
Veterans should consider talking with a Long Island estate planning lawyer as they begin to get older or if they are diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Because of the selfless service which veterans provided for the good of their country, there are many benefits programs available to veterans. Many of the programs that exist are designed to help the elderly and to cope effectively with the impact of aging. Unfortunately, far too many vets don't know about the services and support …
What Types of Benefits are Available for Long Island Veterans?
Long Island veterans are entitled to receive many different kinds of benefits. The specifics of programs you are eligible for and the services which will be provided to you are going to vary depending upon the length of your military service, your income, your service-connected disabilities, and your current health status. It is important to understand what kinds of benefits you should be able qualify for so you are able to take advantage of programs that you earned access to and so you can use …
Veterans Day Reminder: Don’t Overlook Veterans Aid and Attendance Special Pension
November is the month during which we celebrate Veterans Day. Over the years millions of people have laid their lives on the line for our country, and we owe them a debt of gratitude. It is certainly not enough, but eligible veterans do receive valuable benefits in return for their service. One of these is the Veterans Aid and Attendance Special Pension. Long-Term Care Costs Before we get into some of the details about the Veterans Aid and Attendance Special Pension, let's take a quick …
Special Military Pension Can Assist Senior Veterans
Many people are not aware of the existence of the Veterans Aid and Attendance special pension. This pension is different from the military retirement pension that service members become eligible for after 20 years of service. This benefit is designed to help veterans pay for living assistance. Many people ultimately need help with their day-to-day needs at some point in time and residence in an assisted living facility is very expensive. Even in-home care can cost a good bit of …
Assisted Living Benefit for Wartime Vets
Assisted living is very costly, and many senior citizens simply cannot pay for it out-of-pocket. Medicaid can be a solution for some people, and veterans may be able to tap into a very valuable military benefit. The Veterans Aid and Attendance special pension provides single veterans with as much as $1732 per month to help with assisted living expenses. A surviving spouse of an eligible veteran may receive up to $1113 per month, and a couple could qualify for $2054 each month. To meet the …
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