It's important to educate yourself on veterans benefits that you may receive as a result of you or a loved one's military service. This could help you uncover thousands of dollars in benefit programs, and other financial assistance programs.
The following outlines how you can begin the process of understanding your eligibility and preparing to file a claim.
There are various benefits offered to Veterans and their loved ones, which are outlined on the www.choose.va.gov website to explore. They include:
The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.
Veterans may be eligible for service-connected Veterans Pension if they became injured while on active duty service. There is no statute of limitations regarding the length of time that has passed between your date of separation and filing a claim.
NOTE: VA Disability Compensation (pay) also offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Vets whose service made an existing condition worse.
For Veterans who suffered from a permanent disability and are unable to leave their home without assistance, VA Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits are an increased monthly pension amount.
A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits, listed here.
Funds may be available to help further a Veteran’s education and civilian career training, and can include:
The Department of Veterans Affairs can assist with career transitioning into civilian life
VA Healthcare offers health services, such as regular checkups, to Veterans and qualifying dependents at locations all across the U.S. for both routine and specialist needs.
NOTE: Elderly Veterans can also access other health care services, such as home health and geriatric (eldercare), and get medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions.
There are specific home-buying assistance and VA Home Loans available to Vets. In addition, you may qualify for assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care through VA.
NOTE: These care benefits may take place in a variety of settings, including Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities / Senior Living Communities, Adult Day Care Centers, and Vets' own homes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs providers specific life insurance products and coverage to Veterans and qualifying dependents
Free burial services are available to certain family members of Veterans, including dependents and spouses
Details regarding specific eligibility requirements and available benefits can be found by visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at www.choose.va.gov and clicking on the individual benefit tabs
To find benefits speciific to you and. your loved one, go to readysetcare.com/care-solutions/benefits
Once you have identified which benefits you are interested in applying for and you have verified that you are meeting criteria, you will want to ensure you are completing the correct, coded application.
While all specific applications can be found on the www.Choose.VA.GOV website, by clicking the respective benefit tabs and following the prompts, applicants need to be aware of the following:
NOTE: Veterans Service Organization Agents are VA employees and Accredited Attorney Agents as well as Non-Attorney Accredited Agents are NOT typically VA employees and function independently on behalf of the Veteran/applicant
TIP: For information concerning VA benefits and Veterans Aid or for direct application assistance you can visit The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at www.va.gov and www.choose.va.com
The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.
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