Furthermore, an application for Veteran’s Benefits is projecting for upcoming year ( 12 months). Consequently, any gift / income prior to the date of entitlement is non-countable.
If you have a service connected injury, you can and should pursue this type of pension. However, most professionals are interested in Aid and Attendance. Why? They make money off of you.
For an annual fee, these communities help seniors manage household tasks they can no longer handle and arrange transportation when they can no longer drive.
A veteran can receive full military retirement (through the DOD) and full VA pension. However, the military retirement is countable income towards the IVAP in calculating the pension amount. If a veteran is rated less than 50% service connected, he can choose full taxable military retirement and no non-taxable VA compensation OR offset his taxable military retirement by the amount of non-taxable compensation. If a veteran is rated 50% or greater service connected, he keeps both military retirement and VA compensation. The amount (which would otherwise be offset) is called concurrent retirement disability payment (CRDP) and is taxable. Additionally, the veteran can keep…
As a registered member, veterans will be sent updates on ongoing health studies related to PCE exposure, and they can use that information when determining their next step,
A veteran’s widow is currently receiving $1,400 in DIC, VA benefits. The widow now requires A & A. Although she cannot receive A & A, she can file for the additional DIC benefit of $286.00 per month, making her total $1,686.00 per month. The forms required are 21-2680 stating her need for protective environment and/or A & A completed by the doctor and the 21-4142. You will need the 21-22a if an agent is requested. Additionally, if she has not filed for CHAMPVA, she should file for these free medical insurance benefits also. These forms are 10-10d and 10-7959c To increase your…
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