Each year, the VA increases the pension benefit amounts consistent with the cost of living adjustment recognized by the social security administration. For your convenience I have included the projected 2009 pension amounts. The amounts depicted include all benefits provided through the VA improved pension program which includes Aid and Attendance; Improved Pension; Low Income…
Continue reading ›In Michigan, most veteran’s that I meet with are interested in learning more about a little known VA benefit called Attendance Aid and Care. Frequently, attorneys practicing elder law will refer to this benefit as A&A. This benefit is designed to assist veterans that are suffering from illnesses or disabilities with the cost of their…
Continue reading ›Most veterans, in Michigan, are aware that the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) provides benefits to those who suffer from “service” related injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. However, most veteran’s are unaware that the VA also provides “pension” benefits. Pension benefits are benefits provided to veterans that suffer from non-service related injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. These…
Continue reading ›In November of last year, the State of Michigan adopted a new estate recovery law. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, “estate recovery” is a term that describes the State’s ability to recover funds from people that have been approved to receive Medicaid benefits for nursing home care. For many Medicaid applicants this…
Continue reading ›Following a significant change to federal law in regard to applying for Veteran’s benefits, your adviser must be accredited with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in order to assist you with your claim for benefits. In July of 2008, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs mandated that any individual representing a veteran pursuing VA benefits must…
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