Category: Veterans Benefits

Can a Veteran receive both VA Aid & Attendance Benefits AND Medicaid?

Frequently a war-time Veteran (or the widow of a war-time Veteran) who is receiving Aid & Attendance benefits also needs Medicaid. And, despite the prevalence of misinformation, a Veteran can receive both the Aid & Attendance benefit and Medicaid, so long as there are out of pocket expenditures toward care costs which are in excess

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Legal-EASE: Veterans Burial Benefits Made Easier

Many Veterans desire to have their final resting place be within a VA National Cemetery. Upon the Veteran’s passing, often the family has difficulty locating the necessary military documents of the deceased veteran. These documents are critical to proving the Veteran is eligible for burial in a State or national veterans cemetery. In addition to

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How to Help a Veteran Who Struggles with Depression

Depression involves prolonged feelings of sadness, despondency, and an overall loss of interest in people and activities a person may have once enjoyed. The consequences of severe depression can be devastating, and unfortunately, they are all too common in military veterans. According to the RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research, an estimated 20 percent

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Are You Caring For A Veteran At Home? You May Be Eligible to Receive Over $1000 Per Month

If you are caring for a Veteran, the Veterans Administration provides tax-free cash to help pay for the long term care of the Veteran. This pension benefit is available to individuals who served at least 1 day during a period of war. And, due to Alzheimers or dementia or other physical limitations brought on by

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