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Should a Veteran use an annuity for planning?

Most people, including veterans and seniors, do not have a sufficient understanding of annuities, to make a decision about the appropriateness of an annuity product.

What do you do when a Veteran’s records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire?

It appears that all veteran’s records were destroyed in the fire, as when you ask, the file” was destroyed in the fire.” However, this isn’t the case.

When can a Veteran or Surviving Spouse collect the maximium Aid and Attendance?

The cost of the assisted living facility or home care, medications etc must exceed your household income.

A VA adjudicator called the facility and asked if the facility provided “medical care” to the vet, and the facility said “No”.

if you are a veteran or a family member acting as agent, filing for aid and attendance, inform the facility that ABSOLUTELY NOBODY from the facility has permission to speak to the VA. If a VA rep calls, he/she should be referred back to the agent of record.

the VA adjudicator called the facility and asked if the facility provided “medical care” to the vet, and the facility said “No”.

Consequently, if you state your claim correctly, have all your necessary documentation, and don’t allow any parties to talk to the VA adjudicator, you may not have been denied.

If my mother sells her house before moving into Assisted Living, does she have to count that money as income?

If you mother has plans to sell her house, then it is always best to take care of these issues before applying for A&A.

The VA did not consider prescription co-pays as there is no ability to predict their on-going requirement.

We suggest review the pharmacy print-out and line out everything that is not recurrent

WWII veteran had a previous marriage in the 1950’s, the Veteran recently died, and daughter filing for VA Benefits for Mom, who has dementia. Daughter asked do I need to disclose previous marriage?

he law requires full disclosure of all previous marital information for both the veteran and spouse in the case of a married veteran filing or a surviving spouse filing.

An Accredited VA Claims Agent discusses how many senior care providers are “not compliant” with the current VA regulations on assisting veterans

For anyone in the assisted living, senior housing or home care industry this is a “must listen”

A Client asked what VA benefits can I collect?

Speak with a VA benefits counselor at your local benefits office.

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