Proposed Veteran's Administration Regulation AO73 Update
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for seniors, veterans
The Proposed Rule AO73 ‐ Net Worth, Asset Transfers, and Income Exclusions for Needs‐Based Benefits - could have a devastating effect on the Aid and Attendance benefit. The stated intention of the change is to implement a 3 year look back period to eliminate veterans transferring assets simply to qualify for the VA’s Basic Pension with Aid and Attendance. This Read More »
What if the Veteran cannot Sign their Name on the Aid and Attendance Application?: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
VeteranAid.org was started with the intentions of making the application process for Aid and Attendance easier for all veterans and their families who are seeking help with obtaining this benefit. We are continuing that process by creating a FAQ series on the VeteranAid blog. So, what if a veteran cannot sign their name on the Read More »
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: What’s the Difference?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2015
Tags: tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
So you’ve decided your loved one needs long-term care beyond what you can offer at home. That’s a difficult enough decision to make, but now you have to figure out which option is the best one for their needs. That just opens up a whole new bag of worms. Two of the main options you Read More »
Senior Driving: Signs Your Parent Should No Longer Take the Wheel
Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2015
Tags: tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
Watching a parent age is hard. It’s like the reverse of how they watched you grow up as a kid – instead of exciting milestones like first steps or words, you have difficult ones like the day you realize it’s time to take the keys away. Telling the parent you love – the one Read More »
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