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The monies continued through onto his death, even while he returned to our home on Hospice the final 9 weeks of his life. I wished we had started the process much earlier, but we were deterred, thinking he wouldn't have qualified while he lived in our home, only to find out that this was probably not true, as he could have received benefits, possibly at a lesser amount, but that he would also have been privy to many other VA benefits that we were unaware of.
A & A is a much misunderstood and under-utilized benefit available to many Veterans out there, it's a shame that they don't advertise this more, though I don't know how. Maybe through the AARP magazine that so many seniors receive, or through television commercials. Don't be discouraged, even if you are denied the first attempt, as All you can do is try!
SCAdvice could elaborate on this more eloquently than I. All of my family who served came home, and for thank I'm thankful.
payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/resources/veterans_pension
If you still need help understanding the rules that apply in your case call the veterans affairs office I referred to in my first post.
Grandma1954, My understanding is… according to federal law, you cannot be charged for help in filing for "veterans surviving spouse assistance".
Digitalbanker, As a vet I totally disagree with your comment. Have you served or put your life at risk for your country?
Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214). If you need to request military records, you can either fill out Standard Form 180 visit www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180 Full instructions on how to request military records is listed on that site.
Copy of Marriage Certificate and all marital information.
Copy of the Death Certificate (surviving spouses only).
Copy of current Social Security Award Letter (the letter that Social Security sends at the beginning of the year stating what your monthly amount will be for the following year).
Net Worth information, including bank accounts, CDs, Trusts, Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, etc.
Proof of all income from pensions, retirement, interest income from investments, annuities, etc.
If you are a court-appointed guardian of the veteran or surviving spouse, a certified copy of the court order of the appointment is required.
Proof of insurance premiums, medications, medical bills or any other medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Physician statement (Physicians Report for Aid & Attendance or VA form 21-2680) that includes current diagnosis, medical status, prognosis, name and address, ability to care for self, ability to travel unattended, etc.
If you are a veteran in a nursing home, or a family member of a veteran in a nursing home, you can use this form as a certification of that status :
Nursing Home Status Statement VA form 21-0779
Banking information for Direct Deposit of A&A monthly payments (include a voided check).
Employment history (does not apply if you are over 65).
List of all doctors and hospitals visited in the last year.
The Forms List:
First thing be sure to file a VA form-534EZ even before you have all the other documentation this starts the process and sets the starting date for payments (our AA took about just about three months and mom was sent those three months of back payment.
VA form 21- 0845 Main info sheets (10 pages) and also so they will talk to you for mom and dad. If need be.
VA form 21-2680 Doctors form Note...Be sure the doctor actually signs not an PA.
Call Veterans Benefits at 1-800-827-1000 and they will get you in the right direction plus e-mail you the the above paperwork and other helpful info.
If you can not locate a Veterans Commission Office stop in at a Recruiting Center or the local VFW and see if anyone there can give you numbers to call.