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: Survivor's Eligibility for Accrued Benefits k2, Apr 11, 2018
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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: Fax or Mail? ARNGUS, Apr 21, 2018
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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: Countable income/eligibility- Change in caregiver expense rts, Oct 26, 2017
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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: Unsure of what to apply for Lenzi004, Feb 21, 2018
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    2. Veteran Application

      Ask your questions about the veteran application
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      Latest: "unclear to read" military service record Kaylin, Nov 21, 2017
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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: Finally Done! Honor First, Dec 7, 2017
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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: Selling house awaiting decision. Kaylin, Mar 7, 2017
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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: Action may be delayed SickofVA, Apr 20, 2018
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    5. General Discussion

      An open discussion about Aid & Attendance
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      Latest: Personal Care Allowance hjw35, Jun 9, 2018
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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 VA Legal Team, Jun 6, 2018
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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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