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txgerl Asked April 2014

What long term care is my husband able to get?

He was in navy for 10 years and is a Vietnam veteran honourable discharged. My husband has not been seen by VA doctor. There isn't any close to home. Currently in San Diego SNF for issues that were aquirred in hospital. Stroke and bedsores.

Imissmyson Apr 2014
I read that SMC means he gets 700 a month toward A&A. But regular Monthly compensation at his rank is only $700 a month less. He is Medically discharged from the Navy having lost his right eye and suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury. I'm reading that now there is concurrent receipt for those who are medically retired. No one will admit that the extra $700 is CR but it's exactly what his pension would be. They won't say it isn't that either. Do you still think he could get A&A for the facility of 1700 that others get for Assisted Living Facilities? Could I get more than the $146 alloted to my A&A to pay for personal care, bathing, cooking, medications etc than I do now? Should I hire someone who works on a percentage of retroactive? I'm sorry I'm such a pest. This is my last question, I promise.

pamstegma Apr 2014
Imiss, both the vet and his wife are entitled to Aid & Attendance benefits. talk to your case manager.

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Imissmyson Apr 2014
My husband is a 100% service related disabled veteran receiving SMC. He is in an Assisted Living Facility now and receives no financial help toward it. I am much older and disabled. I can't afford the help I need at home. Is there anything that can help me receive Aides to help me, and can he get a benefit for an Assisted Living Facility? Presently it is $2000 a month and my help is $1185 a month. Please help. We live in Florida.

STP Apr 2014
txgerl,would you like to contact VA office at Mission Valley? I'm in San Diego...Also you could contact VA hospital at La Jolla...
VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161
858-552-8585

This is VA office address:
8810 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 400-5000

pamstegma Apr 2014
Go to VA.gov and look for financial aid or go to the top left tab "Money and Legal" and click on Veterans Assistance.

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