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The President was asked, “at the VA sometimes my father doesn’t get the care and the service that he should,” and “he put his blood, his sweat and his tears into this country and doesn’t always get the type of care that he deserves.

If we give tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires that cost us $700 billion that we don’t have, that money has to come from somewhere. And we’ve got to be able to provide for our veterans. I’d rather choose veterans. I’d rather choose these young people who are looking for scholarships.

“Taking advantage of Veterans”

Everyone understands sales people, including those in finance and insurance, make money when people buy their products or services. But residents of senior living communities – such as the 94-year-old mother – can be especially vulnerable targets.

What is a presumptive condition?

The V.A. regards i.e. presumes that the illness is related to a veteran’s military service.

Seniors are resistant to care; whether their own child or a professional provides assistance.

At Senior Life Care Planning, we suggest if they are still resisting change, or if your relationship is deteriorating, a professional, such as Senior Life Care Planning’s care coordinators can assess the situation and provide you with independent advice.

You need to be aware of self described “veterans advocates” who are in fact unscrupulous investment advisors.

These financial scammers state that “we’ll get you eligible for VA benefits, thus you’ll have more income, to pay for the assisted living facility or the home care nurse, and all you have to do is purchase this annuity.”

“I don’t want my kids to become my caregiver. Therefore, if the time comes along that I can no longer care for myself, I want to go to a retirement community or nursing home, so they do not have to worry or do anything”

However, this is not reality. The obligation for caring for elderly parents never goes away.

What Can Senior Life Care Planning Do for Me?

Senior Life Care Planning offers a wide range of services to help maintain their client’s independence at home, or to advocate for their client’s rights and quality of life, at an assisted living facility or nursing home.

The Newark VA Regional Office gets 29 % of disability claims wrong

You need someone working on your side, to help you make sure you get the benefits you are entitled.

Filing for VA Disability Benefits

If a veteran believes they are eligible for disability benefits, they should submit a completed copy of VA Form 21-526 to the nearest VA Regional Office.

A veterans’ benefits bill is being sent for President Obama’s consideration.

A veterans' benefits bill is being sent for President Obama's consideration. If signed into law, The Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 (H.R. 3219, as amended), includes the following: * Raises an automobile assistance benefit for disabled veterans from $11,000 to $18,900. * Authorizes federal grants to provide job training, counseling, placement, and childcare services to homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children. * Substantially increases the maximum levels of supplemental insurance for totally disabled veterans, as well as Veterans' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance. * Provides retroactive Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance benefits for troops who were…

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