Hope someone can clarify this for me. Eligibility issue...Isn't it true that after a person enlists for 4 years they are required to serve in the reserves for an additional year during which time they can be called back to the front lines.? If so that reserve time should be counted as active service for the purpose of benefits.
My husband does not yet receive any pension as a veteran. He is 56 years old. A year ago , he had a stroke , hence he cant have gainful employment . He has problem walking and rendered his left arm immobile. His movements are now limited.Is he eligible under the Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits? Pls. enligthen me on this. VA website says that the Aid and Attendance and Housebound pension is a monetary benefit in addition to the veteran's pension. But since my husband is not elugible for the pension coz he is 56 years old only, can he apply for the Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefit? If not, what other benefit is available for him?
are there VA facilities outside the USA where my husband can file his benefits. he had a stroke a year ago and can no longer use his left arm and he also has problem walking. how long does it take for VA to process a veteran's claim for benefits? thanks.
If I am caring for mom who has Alzheimer's in my home do I have to have guardianship or Power of Attorney to try and get Aid and Attendance for her? If so how do I go about getting it?
I sought assistance concerning home care assistance for my dad, who served in Korea, from Veterans Care Coordinators and was declined because his service began May 23, 1955 and the Korean conflict officially ended January 31, 1955. So is my father not eligible for veterans assistance?
yes, not sure where you want to get your actual verification but that's what I've always been told but I thought your husband had passed away so wouldn't apply I didn't think, unless are you already getting his comp survivor's benefits?
I believe you had to have been on active duty during wartime to be eligible for the Aid & Attendance; know they won't even allow you be buried in one of the cemeteries if you were just in the Reserves
My husband joined the Navy between wars and was then assigned to the reserves for another year. The reserve time was during war time. Does he qualify for Aid and Attendance from the VA?
My mother has been living with me for 3 years and during that time I have had to put her in rehab for a short period of time. She is currently there now and will probably be coming home soon but this time I will probably have to quit my job to take care of her. Will I be able to get assistance. She cannot bath herself or go to the bathroom without help. Nor can she dress herself.
medsec, there's more to it than just the income but you go to the VA website to get the form - tried to paste it here but not letting me; maybe because it's fillable
I emailed the VA long term facility in my city and they do take names to put on the waiting list. But they have 500 people on it!! But I'm going to add my Dad's name to it although he doesn't need it now...he might in the future...although not sure if he would be able to get in. Not sure how quickly they go down the list...I'm sure some die and never need it.....
Interesting article! I'm glad there are resources for our veterans to use in their time of need, but there clearly need to be more people on top of this.
Aid & Attendance benefits can provide them funds to afford assisted living care. You can get valuable information about the VA Aid & Attendance special pension.
The A&A Pension can provide up to $1,788 per month to a veteran, $1,149 per month to a surviving spouse, or $2,120 per month to a couple. A Veteran filing with a Sick Spouse is eligible for up to $1,406 per month.
yes, Kashi, you can put a vet on a VA home waiting list even if they're not already somewhere else; matter of fact, if you're waiting to place them in one, you need to get them on a list
Can you place your veteran parent on the VA Home Wait list if they are not currently in a home? My Dad is 92 and not sure how much longer he has before he might have to go to a home.
I am a 60 year old man caring for my Dad, who is a Korea war veteran. He is now in rehab from a fall that broke his leg. Although I do not live with him, I have been making sure that is being looked after in rehab, and taking care of his needs such as paying bills and taking care of his home while he is in rehab. I have been out of work and am the only sibling that can look after him and his affairs. Are there any VA programs that could help with this. Thankyou, Bobby
thank you to all who responded to my question about VA benefits I will continue in my process going to take my mom to the doctor for a physical and then I will mail in the paperwork . I will take copies of everything I would not want to have to repeat the process. If I quit now I will get nothing and that is what I have now.
Point of clarification: She would qualify based on meeting the parameters, IF SHE IS GETTING CARE, NOW, for instance by you, living in your home. You'd need a caregiver agreement. ALL of her income would be consumed by the care; and that income can be spent by the caregiver, to help pay the support since her income is only about $1, 500 a month
THe benefit is $1,149, added to her income , would help pay for care.
My mother is in assisted living with her SS benefits and VA benefits, she is 94, they have a memory unit for dementia residences. It is a very long process and takes time. You need to get her what is called Aid and Attendance for widows. My mom is getting the max, which is a good amount of money, that and her SS benefits cover the ALF cost.
WomenofGod, if you're doing this for assisted living, you might want to check with them first because right now, without her already being there, with her income and being a veteran's survivor, she wouldn't qualify
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that reserve time should be counted as active service for the purpose of benefits.
Eligible recipients : up to $1, 788 a month
If they only consider HIS INCOME, then he might.
Aid & Attendance benefits can provide them funds to afford assisted living care. You can get valuable information about the VA Aid & Attendance special pension.
The A&A Pension can provide up to $1,788 per month to a veteran, $1,149 per month to a surviving spouse, or $2,120 per month to a couple. A Veteran filing with a Sick Spouse is eligible for up to $1,406 per month.
Thankyou,
Bobby
THe benefit is $1,149, added to her income , would help pay for care.