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Veterans Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Veterans with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia may be eligible for certain benefits and services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Some current and surviving spouses of veterans may qualify for limited VA support as well.
19 CommentsVA Aid & Attendance Pension Helps Veterans Cover the Costs of Long-Term Care
A tax-free monetary benefit from the VA can help low-income veterans who require the aid and attendance of another person pay for care services in their own homes and in residential settings like assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
31 CommentsNeeds-Based VA Benefits Get New Eligibility Rules
2018 updates to VA eligibility rules use net worth limits, spend-down restrictions and a lookback period to determine eligibility for benefits like the basic veterans pension, aid & attendance pension and survivors pension.
82 CommentsVA Benefits for Veterans and Their Caregivers
U.S. veterans (and their families) are entitled to many government programs and benefits in exchange for their service to our country.
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Aid and Attendance Questions
If one applies for/granted Aid & Attendance funds at one level, can/will it be increased if the beneficiary's finances drop further?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 14, 2024Dad never signed up for VA and needs help.
6 Answerssp196902 Answered Sep 25, 2023I served in the ANC (RN) stateside during Vietnam and then reserves 2-3 yrs. I'm 83. Have SS, no pension. Possible military benefits?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 25, 2023I receive A & A benefits. Why can't I get CHAMPA also?
4 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Sep 23, 2023
Aid and Attendance Discussions
Have you heard of "Veterans Aid & Attendance Pensions Benefit." It is long-term care benefits.
3 CommentsJuliaRose Commented May 2020Multiple past marriages of Veteran will not let a widow qualify...
5 CommentsWuzzyblue Commented Nov 2019I have decided to apply for Aid and Assistance for mom as a veteran spouse. Please everyone say a prayer for me.
6 Commentslilhelp Commented Aug 2019Medicaid pending while clock is ticking on bill that is $5000 per month plus copay.
3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jun 2018
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