Veterans Pension
A tax-free monetary benefit payable to eligible wartime veterans and their surviving spouses.
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VA Pension Provides Veterans With Supplemental Income
Learn how a tax-free monetary benefit from the VA can help financially needy veterans make ends meet.
205 CommentsVeterans Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Veterans with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia may be eligible for certain benefits and services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Some current and surviving spouses of veterans may qualify for limited VA support as well.
19 CommentsUnderstanding the VA Home Care Program
The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program provides home care for veterans, which includes assistance with personal care and daily activities.
27 CommentsApplying for Veterans Benefits: 5 Tips for Caregivers and Spouses
Whether you’re looking to help an aging loved one apply for veterans benefits and/or manage their payments and VA health care, the following tips are crucial to successfully navigating the VA system.
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Veterans Pension Questions
My mother is 95 years old and living in an assisted living facility. Our fear is that she will outlive her money. Options?
11 AnswersNYDaughterInLaw Replied Nov 20, 2023Pursuing VA and other benefits for 100-year-old granny about to run out of money. Anything else I should be doing?
9 Answersbabsjvd Answered Jul 5, 2023I took care of 3 time, Purple Heart veteran, he had no family that would take him in. He was my husband's friend (deceased now both ). Can I get benefits?
4 Answersmomkennedy1 Answered Apr 26, 2023I'm applying for Survivor's Pension after Spouse passed in December. Any information about the process or hints greatly appreciated. TIA.
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Have you heard of "Veterans Aid & Attendance Pensions Benefit." It is long-term care benefits.
3 CommentsJuliaRose Commented May 2020Visiting rights for friends and veteran nursing home neglect.
3 Commentsjohn1947 Commented Feb 2020Multiple past marriages of Veteran will not let a widow qualify...
5 CommentsWuzzyblue Commented Nov 2019I just received this from my Living Trust and Elder Care Attorney; New VA rules regarding eligibility for VA pension go into effect 10/18/18.
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