VA's Aid and Attendance Benefit

( http://www.vawatchdog.org ) From the NBC Nightly News, Friday February 23, 2007.

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[ladyhuey1]

I am 69 y.o disabled vet - 1959 to 1971 and never knew ths.

[TheBeezer2002]

DAV folks are ALWAYS helpful. Even with a law degree I found it difficult cutting through the red tape.

100% Korean War Vet

[RightWingCon81]

@RightWingCon81 OK, that make's sense. Thanks for answering my question.

[martyburbank]

@KCMac929

This information is false for those living in California.

Marty Burbank, Esq. California Elder Law and Veterans Benefits Attorney.

800 220-4205

the reason it is false is the medicaid will not pay for assisted living in CA only for skilled nursing homes.

[martyburbank]

@2golfers2

you benefits are not lost and your mom may still be eligible for a survivors aid and attendance benefit. feel free to call me to discuss it with you. If your mom is eligible we work on a pro-bono basis. I am an accredited VA attorney and 12 year navy veteran and work as panel attorney with AMVETS. My office number is 800 220-4205. Marty Burbank, Esq.

[martyburbank]

@RightWingCon81

I am an accredited veterans benefits attorney and a 12 year navy veteran. because your father is already getting 100% disability compensation the aid and attendance benefit would not be a good deal as you can only receive one and the 100% disability compensation pays more than the aid and attendance benefit.

[kimjonil9999]

Yeah...go ahead try and apply for it..THE VA WILL USE EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK TO DENY YOUR CLAIM!!!!! I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR MY FATHER 4 YEARS NOW TO GET IT AND STILL HE IS BEING DENIED..ESPECIALLY WHEN HE HAS ALL THE PROOF IN THE WORLD THAT HE IS ENTITLED TO IT.

[RetirementMedia]

I applied 8 months ago for my wife's 92 year old uncle who is a Peal Harbor survivor. It is a slow process but we just went to 4 of the VA's doctors, eight months after applying. I heard it can take a year or longer. I hope it he makes it that long. But we are hoping it is worth the try.

[ipcorp]

Very best video to tell the truth...Adj DAV Gainesville GA

[RightWingCon81]

You seem very knowledgable about this so let me ask you a question. My dad is 92 a WWII vet, 100% service connected as of this month, my mother and I care for him at home. I'm a law student (I'm in my 20s) and he refuses anyone other than me to shower him and no one other than my mom to cook for him, can I get this $900 a month as compensation for myself? In other words can the VA pay me? Not to be selfish, but my time at home cuts into my job.