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Home May Lose Exempt Status for VA Benefits

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

Incomplete VA Form By the Assisted Living Facility.

There are specific statements an Assisted Living Facility needs to include on VA Form 21-0779.

Issues with Physician’s Report – For VA Benefits.

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.

VA Tightens Eligibility for Assisted Living and Home Health Benefits

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.

The Case Against Do-It-Yourself Wills – Celebrity Mistakes

A will is important, especially as you move toward retirement. Yet an astonishing number of people of all ages still don’t have one.

VA Burial Allowances

VA burial allowances are partial reimbursements of an eligible veteran’s burial and funeral costs.

How to Find and Select an Elder Law Attorney

Properly addressing legal issues, in a timely matter can go a long way towards improving the quality of life of your family member, with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as making things easier for the caregivers

Myths About Estate and Medicaid Planning

Here’s the Top Four Estate and Medicaid Planning Myths.

Archive for the ‘Life Care Planning’ Category

Our Life Care Planning & Elder Care Practice addresses senior citizens concerns.

The VA Has Issues of Room and Board at the Assisted Living Facility.