The VA is now requesting documentation of all assets transfered prior to the date of a veteran’s application to show that all of these rights have been relinquished.
Briefly, a DRO is at the local VARO office and can be requested by a claimant at any time. This senior adjudicator and can overturn the original's adjudicator's decision and approve the claim. If he denies the claim, he must send a statement of the case which gives the claimant the reasons for the denial. From the time that a DRO denies the claim, the claimant has only 60 days to file his formal appeal with the BVA, using form VA9. The Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) is part of the VA and is in Washington. Its judges review claims that were…
There are a number of financial organizations that abuse seniors and those who refer to them, if they knew or should have known that the senior (or disabled) was likely to be financially abused. For statutes related to annuity and financial abuse see (www.riesslaw.com). On this website, you will find the statutes and California case law. Combine that with information you can find on the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform website and that of the State Bar AND the Attorney General’s website.
To become a more effective advocate for your loved one with special needs: v Follow through on your instincts and investigate anything that you think may not be on the up and up. v Put it in writing and save a signed copy for your records, specifically lay out what is bothering you or your family member. The more focused you are in your letter it’s easier for the caregiver or supervisor to resolve it. v Whether your loved one lives with you, in a group home, or in a long-term care facility, you must be physically present in order…
The challenge is daunting; however, not doing anything can be worse. Sometimes, having a professional elder care attorney and care coordinators can help with the situation.
We serve as your advocate and intermediary, and we also give you advice regarding homecare, assisted living facilities and nursing homes or health care facilities.
Economic indicators are improving, and with them, small business optimism. If you are an entrepreneur, you’re ready for some rosy economic news, but you’re also likely to try to take matters into your own hands … which is a good thing. Raj Seshadra, head of small business banking at Citibank, was quoted in a recent issue of The Paper with five excellent steps small business owners can take now to help hasten their own economic recovery. Keep track of all funds that come into or go out of your business on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Tracking expenses is…
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