HMC-FMF-PJ
04-02-2009, 01:24
A little known and often over looked benefit that could help our war vet's.
http://newsok.com/little-known-benefit-aids-veterans-of-wars/article/3344150
The Special Pension for Veterans’ called Aid and Attendance pays up to $1,644 a month, $19,736 annually, toward assisted living, nursing homes or in-home care for veterans 65 and older who served at least 90 days and one day during wartime — stateside or overseas. Veterans and their spouses can receive up to $23,396 annually and spouses of deceased veterans, $12,681.
Many elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionally mandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for the special monthly Aid and Attendance benefit if they have large medical expenses, including nursing home expenses, for which they do not receive reimbursement.
Think of all the WWII, Korean War, and even Vietnam veterans that this might help. Not to mention the surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans.
Since military service seems to run in the family, the more our current personnel know about the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit, the more likely an eligible Vet will find out about the overlooked benefit.
Assistance in applying for the Aid and Attendance benefit can be obtained by calling 1-800-827-1000. Applications may be submitted online at http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. Information is also available on the Internet at www.va.gov (http://www.va.gov) or from any local veterans’ service organization.
VA Pension Benefits: What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits?
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/vetpen.htm#7
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/spousepen.htm#7
Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS): Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits
https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1227
Disabilty Examination Worksheets: Aid and Attendance or Housebound Examination Worksheet
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/disexm02.htm
Veterans Online Applications (VONAPP)
http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
http://newsok.com/little-known-benefit-aids-veterans-of-wars/article/3344150
The Special Pension for Veterans’ called Aid and Attendance pays up to $1,644 a month, $19,736 annually, toward assisted living, nursing homes or in-home care for veterans 65 and older who served at least 90 days and one day during wartime — stateside or overseas. Veterans and their spouses can receive up to $23,396 annually and spouses of deceased veterans, $12,681.
Many elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionally mandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for the special monthly Aid and Attendance benefit if they have large medical expenses, including nursing home expenses, for which they do not receive reimbursement.
Think of all the WWII, Korean War, and even Vietnam veterans that this might help. Not to mention the surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans.
Since military service seems to run in the family, the more our current personnel know about the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit, the more likely an eligible Vet will find out about the overlooked benefit.
Assistance in applying for the Aid and Attendance benefit can be obtained by calling 1-800-827-1000. Applications may be submitted online at http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. Information is also available on the Internet at www.va.gov (http://www.va.gov) or from any local veterans’ service organization.
VA Pension Benefits: What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits?
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/vetpen.htm#7
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/spousepen.htm#7
Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS): Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits
https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1227
Disabilty Examination Worksheets: Aid and Attendance or Housebound Examination Worksheet
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/disexm02.htm
Veterans Online Applications (VONAPP)
http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp