Alert for Vets: Just newly learned about this VA benefit. Anyone used it.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Just newly learned about this VA benefit. Anyone used it.

http://www.nextavenue.org/long-term-care-benefit-veterans-missing/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b113d6ad95-11.14.2017_Tuesday_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-b113d6ad95-165351829&mc_cid=b113d6ad95&mc_eid=c9453fe2b6

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

John_F wrote:

Just newly learned about this VA benefit. Anyone used it.

http://www.nextavenue.org/long-term-care-benefit-veterans-missing/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b113d6ad95-11.14.2017_Tuesday_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-b113d6ad95-165351829&mc_cid=b113d6ad95&mc_eid=c9453fe2b6

Interesting, Thx

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

FOR: "Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension..."

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

John_F wrote:

Just newly learned about this VA benefit. Anyone used it.

http://www.nextavenue.org/long-term-care-benefit-veterans-missing/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b113d6ad95-11.14.2017_Tuesday_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-b113d6ad95-165351829&mc_cid=b113d6ad95&mc_eid=c9453fe2b6

John, Thanks. Do you know the wars you needed to serve 90 days in?

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

I would assume: WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf 1, Gulf 2, Afghnistan.

PixelStan77 wrote:

John, Thanks. Do you know the wars you needed to serve 90 days in?

Bill_de Loc: US

My neighbor's wife has Alzheimer's and can no longer function on her own. He was a career Marine and was told there is no help available through the VA. I will pass this along to him. Thank You.

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

John_F wrote:

I would assume: WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf 1, Gulf 2, Afghnistan.

I guess I did not count. I got called up with 130,000 reservists for one year during the Berlin crisis. Remember..knock that wall down.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

This should help determine elegibility:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/vetpen.asp

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Bill_de wrote:

My neighbor's wife has Alzheimer's and can no longer function on her own. He was a career Marine and was told there is no help available through the VA. I will pass this along to him. Thank You.

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He definitely needs to check - I am not 100% positive, but I think she would be considered the recipient of this benefit and unless SHE is a veteran, your neighbor probably can't get Aid and Attendance assistance. Sadly our society is not geared to really help people in this situation who might still be able to keep their loved one at home. If he isn't familiar with his local VA Clinic, he can call and ask to speak with one of the service officers or one of the social workers to get details about this benefit.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

sb wrote:

He definitely needs to check - I am not 100% posit... (show quote)

Or you can google for info or check the link directly above your post.

Curtis_Lowe Loc: Georgia

My Father served in WWII in Europe and my Mom (not a Vet) lives in an Assisted Living centre due to dementia and she gets a benefit monthly. There are some income and asset limitations to satisfy but she qualifies due to his service(he is no longer living and I do not know how that figures in)

1Feathercrest Loc: NEPA

Thank you John. I am a 30 year veteran who retired in 1985. Although in very good health for an 83 year old, this is something to keep, just in case. Much appreciated.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you. I was not aware of this program but will sure look into it. I don't need it now but may someday.

Dennis

PH CIB

Thanks for getting the Word out !!! And for Your Service !!!

shelty Loc: Medford, OR

Probably because so few have applied is because their income or worth is too high to meet the criteria. That lets me out.