Veteran’s children are paying for caregiver costs, are these VA Unreimbursed Medical Expenses?

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.

A veteran can receive full military retirement (through the DOD) and full VA pension.

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…

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The payment to a non-spouse family member for a Veteran’s care can be used as UME, provided money is exchanged.

The non-spouse family member may incur a personal tax liability due to the income paid.

In regards to VA Benefits, any interest or dividends related to stocks, CDs, or bonds that create a 1099 are considered income

If you do not declare this income, during the calendar year the CD was cashed in, it may lead to a demand for overpayment by the VA.

A fact sheet issued by VA Health Care states that all veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1957-1987 should have been contacted through a mail campaign initiated by the Department of the Navy.

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,

Although Veteran’s Widow cannot receive A & A, she can file for the additional DIC benefit of $286.00 per month

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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