VeteranAid.org Forum

  1. Introduction to VeteranAid Forums

    1. Why this Forum Exists

      An explanation of how the idea of this forum came to be and what we hope to accomplish
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      Latest: Why this Forum Exists vetadmin, Mar 3, 2007
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    2. Forum Rules

      Forum Rules of Conduct
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      Latest: help getting my retroactive college money because my Dad was awarded retroactive payment CVSO-PJB, Oct 25, 2017
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  2. Just Starting the Application Process

    1. Eligibility Questions

      Unsure if the applicant is eligible? Ask your questions here
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      Latest: Why will VA not approve A&A for my 96 year old Father? mdsul, Jul 19, 2019
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    2. How to Apply Questions

      Here you will find general questions on how to apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit, including specific questions about certain questions on the application.
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      Latest: updating direct deposit information for the VA toxdoc49, Jun 5, 2019
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    3. Countable Income

      What is countable income and how is it considered for the Aid and Attendance application?
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      Latest: Over $80,000 in assets TNCAT1, May 28, 2019
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  3. Type of Application

    Have a question about a particular question on either the veteran's (527-EZ) or surviving spouse's (534-EZ) form? Here's where to start.

    1. Surviving Spouse Application

      Ask your questions about the surviving spouse application
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      Latest: Could the VA be any slower?? imatoone, Jun 26, 2019
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    2. Veteran Application

      Ask your questions about the veteran application
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      Latest: Found additional asset TNCAT1, Aug 11, 2019
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  4. General Aid & Attendance Discussion

    1. Fiduciary questions

      Ask your questions about the fiduciary process here.
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      Latest: Fiduciary Scam? newenglandgardener, Jun 8, 2019
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    2. Selling of Home

      Considering on selling the applicant's home? Don't know how to show the income from selling the home?
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      Latest: Response to selling a home VA Legal Team, Aug 26, 2018
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    3. Expenses

      How to show expenses on the application. Or how to show an increase or decrease in expenses.
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      Latest: Application filed by local VA office has incorrect information Kaylin, Nov 7, 2017
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    4. Waiting on Updates

      Are you waiting on updates from the VA? Waiting to find out if the applicant was awarded or not? This is where you can ask questions and find support.
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      Latest: Who to call regarding unpaid back pay? Willi, Jul 24, 2019
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    5. General Discussion

      An open discussion about Aid & Attendance
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      Latest: Survivors' Pension Cola Adjustment letter 1 and letter 2 scofield, Dec 4, 2019
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  5. Share Your Story

    1. Share Your Personal Experience

      Share your experiences with filing for the Aid & Attendance Benefit or dealing with the Veteran's Administration
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      Latest: My experience with Elder Benefits Consulting Fit2009, Jan 18, 2019
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  6. Resources

    1. Tips and Resources

      List useful tips and resources that you have found to help navigate the Veteran's Administration
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      Latest: "unclear to read" discharge document Kaylin, Nov 21, 2017
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