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VA Aid and Attendance
We know how important it is to find the perfect senior living community for
you or your loved one and understand that cost is a key factor in making the decision. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has a program for veterans and their surviving spouses that may help to defray costs.
Compensation benefits. Service connected disability for veterans who are at least 10% disabled as a result of military service.
Disability pension benefits. For wartime veterans with limited income or high unreimbursed medical expenses who can no longer work or are age 65 or older.
Death benefits. For surviving spouses and unmarried children of deceased veterans with wartime service.
Additional benefits. Other benefits may be available. Each program has specific criteria which must be met in order to qualify.
How do I get started?
Our goal is to simplify the VA application process. Our professional, personalized service will provide you with step by step assistance. Our accredited VA Claims
agents with many years of experience working with veterans will:
• Review your situation to determine your possible eligibility for benefits
• Assist with the search for important documents and income verification
• Help in the preparation for the application with physician’s reports, cost of care, medical expenses, asset verification, etc
• Meet with you and your family at the facility where you reside to assist with the completion of the application
• File your application to protect your eligibility date
• Assist with follow-up questions/problem solving
Are you eligible?
If you are a wartime veteran or the surviving spouse of a wartime veteran, you may be eligible for VA benefits. You may also be eligible if you served active duty during wartime, are 65 or older or are disabled, meet the VA asset limit, and have limited income and/pr have extensive unreimbursed medical expenses.
Important: Your eligibility does not begin until your application is filed. Therefore, it is very important to apple as soon as possible if you think you may be eligible.