Some VA Adjudicators mistakenly deny the room and board portions of the Assisted Living Facility bill under the pretense they are not medical expenses.
Although official VA regulations state that “a veteran’s or widow’s home is exempt, “some Regional Center VA Adjudicators are mistakenly taking the position that the home is no longer exempt
There are specific statements VA Adjudicators are now looking for on VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Aid and Attendance) and if these statements are not included, denials are being made.
Obtaining the Aid and Attendance non-service connected pension benefit, for veterans and surviving spouses, can help the claimant age in place in the least restrictive setting, be it in their home or an assisted living facility.
Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation.
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