For those that served in between wars should also qualify as they would have been called up for war if one broke out. They were still required to be alert and would have fought if told to. I think anyone who has served should be entitled for benefits. It is a crock that they aren't.

It sure takes time to process VA disability stipend! AND, sometimes the system is very creative in ways to block vets from getting those benefits...
Like: several years back, VA got “hand-slapped” and fined pretty big, for starting to tell PTSD patients they no longer had PTSD.
So, to get around that, they started to re-diagnose PTSD patients with OTHER, non-military-connected mental conditions, like Bipolar [never mind, that trauma can trigger someone who might be already fragile, to spin into that kind of behavior--behaviors overlap between diagnoses, so much! Doing that, allows VA to avoid paying vet disability for military-connected conditions....they will keep treating them, just not dish out disability stipend for it.
There has been so much good stuff done by VA, yet these kinds of things keep happening, and, it’s absolutely connected to Administration/industry policies and procedures. If one fails to look discerningly at things going on in VA systems, one can miss what’s happening. I worked in a VA hosp. for a time, and saw far too much they never wanted seen. I couldn’t bear to work there anymore, because of the lack of administrative ethics.
Bottom line is, if you know you should qualify for military service related conditions, and you have not been properly diagnosed or documented, you have a tough job, trying to convince the system to pay VA disability stipend.
You can repeal a turn-down.
You must be proactive, persistent, patient, and just keep working at it. Sometimes it takes years.
Sometimes they don’t pay out on conditions you think they should, but will pay for others.
ANY condition that was documented on your DD214 when you exited service, has higher likelihood of getting covered; much tougher to retroactive get DX for condition and get it covered.

You do not need a guardianship, (and a guardianship may have many complications). In place of the power of attorney, the VA has a form for you to be the representative

I have tried to navigate this A & A benefit for my dad. I went to the Veterans' Service Center for help. All that happened was dad got entered into the system as"intent to file a claim". I was also givsn a checklist of documents to produce. The representative seemed to have information that conflicted with what I've researched & heard, especially regarding assets. I recommend consulting an elder law attorney that has experience with VA financial matters. It could be worth the fee.

I'm caregiver for a veteran and the only help he can get is 10 hours a week paid thru VA....Could you tell me of other programs he could be qualified for Thank you in Advance...

My dad is a ww2 war vet plus Korean war my mom is is nursing home dad is paying out of pocket cause don't qualify for Medicade for moms stay wanting to get the VA help to put towards monthly payment. How does the 80,000 max affect getting help.

The VA structure is based on, "If we don't tell them, we don't have to pay 'em!". And if you don't ask the exact question, they won't offer anything. I was injured on active duty in a "simulated battlefield" exercise. I've been disabled since 1990, when they forcibly removed me from active duty.
My health has gone downhill and I need help with my day to day, and especially with my meds. My youngest son has stepped up and serves as my Caregiver. He monitors my meds, helps with meals, clothing, etc..
The VA will NOT pay him as a Caregiver because I am a Pre-9/11 Non-Combat Veteran. I know others in the same position, several from Vietnam and Korea.
The VA has started to split the groupings of Combat vs Non-Combat.
We can't get a thin dime from the VA because they want the money for the younger Vets. I'm not saying they shouldn't get it, but why are we left out? I'm only 57, so I don't qualify for anything. No Social Security. No Medicare/Medicaid. No Welfare. And the VA treats me like a Pariah.

And notice: The Veterans Administration Admin Bonus Rewards Program is still running full steam. The upper echelon get these rewards? Why? They are rewarding FAILURE! You can see it in the news. Dead Vets in bathrooms. Vets dying while nurses stand there and laugh.
But they've got enough money for Bonuses!
I'm tired. I have fought with these bureaucrats since 1990. They never listen and I'm running out of fight. I don't think I've ever been closer to the barrel.
We don't matter.
And they don't care.

I am the primary caregiver of my 84 year old Father, who served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He has been disabled since November 3, 2017. I have been caring for him since and have been recently informed of some financial assistance that I may be eligible for. If you can be of any assistance regarding this, I would be most appreciative.

Been trying for over a year now with no luck. Using a lawyer and a social worker

Help! My husbands sister are trying to force her into assisted living. I told her about this program and she qualifies. She did nothing! Now she wants her out of her home and into care. I desperately need info on getting started on this program. Can anyone send me the link I need? And can I request an urgent reply and assistance as soon as possible so they won't force her out of her home?? Help please. Were desperate.

Hi. My dad is a WWII vet and a Korean War vet. He is suffering from Alzheimer's. Is he eligible for any Memory Care facilities coverage, and or assisted living care?

We have been working on this for almost 9 months with a lawyer and a social worker, and not getting any ware. Even though the vetren and his wife both qualify. We're also talking to the family of another vet family who is trying to get it. It is a long process and neither family is getting any closer to getting a proved. It is a very hard process. It actually isn't a new thing during the Civil War they allowed a pension to husband or widow of a war vetren the rules of proving have not changed much, discharge papers, and or a letter from someone who served with them.at 89 year's old and having dementia it is almost impossible to find anyone who served with him. They claim a fire in 1973 burned the records at the military record office. So know it will be hard. Just got to keep trying

My father served in the Korean War and passed away a few years ago from ALS. He had benefits through the VA. My mother had a stroke a couple of years ago that left her totally dependent on 24 hour care. She has been living with my sister in NC. My sister is now upset that I have done nothing to assist in her care, even though my mother than 24 hour outside assistance. I need to bring my mother to FL with me and would like to know what benefits would be available for me to take care of my mother at my home in Florida. My spouse and I both work full time and neither can take off from our jobs to do 24/7 care but I do need to get my mother out of the environment she is currently in. If there is just something that would cover a sitter for her around the clock that would be wonderful. I could take care of the rest.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My dad is 86 years old. He served in the Korean war. He served in the Army and the Air Force. He is currently in the hospital with pneumonia. He health is going down hill fast. According to the hospital staff and doctor he will not be able to care for himself any longer. What do I do. He owns his own home and has a vehicle. He has a VA loan on the home. Will he lose his VA benefits if the house goes back? I don't know what to do...

Can I get paid to take care of my dad in my home? he is a Korean War Vet and is 88 years old limited mobility and needs assistance with everyday chores, bathroom and meal prep

92 year old Mother is living in a 55 plus community. She has dementia. Deceased husband is a WWII vet. She needs in home help a few days a week with personal help. Does she qualify for any help from VA. She gets SS but has never received any other financial VA benefits.

I'm a vet from 1959 no war less you count Castro having missials in cuba I had a brain stem stroke can't do bathroom things yet have took few steps and can feed myself but need some help in home will Va pay They give all medical needs now but want to move to Pa

My father in law who is 94 yrs old has been living with us full time for 5 years now. We are taking care of him full time and also remodeled the bathroom to be ADA accessible for him. Is there any way to get reimbursed or at least get some kind of financial help in WA for us his "caregiver"?

For all who need help with veterans pensions, disability etc. stop at your local Vfw or American legion and see if they have a claim consultant.
They can assist you with the paperwork, questions etc. our consultant was a godsend to us!

I am very new to all of this and have been taking care of both my parents until February of this year we lost my mother but still take care of my father who is retired airforce and cant walk without assistance and cannot drive any longer. Can someone please tell me where to start this journey of receiving assistance as I have left my job and income to make this a priority. thanks so much.

Is social security income included when calculating a veterans widow maximum income

I am a 76 year old 100% disabled male veteran (VietNam era ). I am becoming increasing more in need of help with daily living.

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Where do you find the application for Home Health Care my father is 100% disability from World War II e who is 89 years old my mother has been taking care of him for the past nine months and it is taking a toll on her very fast did not know if there was a program to where the VA can come to the house to draw blood from him and check on him time to time it's very hard for my mother to transport him to his doctor's appointment and he can no longer Drive or go by himself she is getting very overwhelmed do not know where to start or where to go please help

Am I reading correctly? The Vet has to have served during a war for him to be eligible for Aid & Attendance?

My mother is 85 and was in the Air Force during the Korean War. She has recently suffered 2 mild strokes, dementia and severe hand tremors. She has no savings and only income is a small amount from S.S. We can't afford the high cost of nursing homes or in home care, and wondering what we should do?

My mother is 85 and was in the Air Force during the Korean War. She has suffered two mild strokes, some dementia, and tremors. She has no savings and her only income is a small amount from S.S. She cannot be left alone, but we cannot afford the high cost of nursing homes and in home care. What do you recommend we do?

Do my parents have to currently be receiving in home help prior to applying for VA home care?

My mother (surviving spouse), age 91, has received the maximum Aid & Attendance benefit for the last 2 1/2 years while in Assisted Living. However, all expenses are not covered by her income, so her bank account has been drained. We were forced to sell her home which sold for less than $50,000. Now I'm hearing this will disqualify her VA benefits as it will be counted as income instead of assets. And this will be EVEN THOUGH she has less money now than when she first qualified. If disqualified, can she reapply after a year? Do the proceeds of the home sale continue to affect her qualifications?

My father is a vet who lives with me. A VA nurse comes to our home for blood draws and medication management. She suggested that I get Aid and Attendance. My father needs assistance 24/7, so I stay at home with him. She asked someone at the VA office in our town to call me. When that person called, she asked if I wanted to bill my father for living here. I was so embarrassed that I just said no. My husband suggested that I ask more questions or speak to someone else. We're getting into a financial bind because of the situation. The nurse had made it sound like there was paperwork involved, but the payment was a standard amount. The idea of billing my father really got to me. How does anyone get past the awkwardness of writing a bill for a loved one?

Yes, you are however, it will be based on medical need, and asset/ income nuances. These are not clearly explained by the VA.