John filed for an Aid & Attendance Pension. Six months later he passes and leaves behind his wife, Jane, that has little to no health problems. He had buriel insurance so there are no funeral expenses. How do you file to maximize Jane’s surviving benefits? You would first file a 21P-0847 Request for Substitution of…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Throughout the month of January, hundreds of veteran volunteers will lead and support service efforts across the country to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The veterans are volunteers with The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that empowers veterans to find growth, purpose, and connection through…
Statement of Kristina Keenan, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For The Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs It is painful to know that there are veterans currently suffering from serious health conditions as a result of toxic exposures from military service. When a…
The following change has been made to the 2021 pension rate webpage: What’s the net worth limit to qualify for a Veterans Pension? We’ve recently changed the way we assess net worth to make the pension entitlement rules more clear. Net worth is the total of your or your beneficiary’s assets and annual income. Your…
The fraudulent attacks on our seniors is rampant. As they plan for retirement, and after, senior citizens may fall victim to fraud including advance fees, prime bank note schemes, pyramid schemes, and Nigerian letter fraud. With family, friends and the media warning our seniors, they are more hypervigilant than ever. So what should your case…
The VA will continue accepting faxed applications into January with no current set date of discontinuance. We will keep all members informed as to when the VA stops accepting faxed applications. At that time, your choice for submitting a claim will be electronically, mailed, or by special delivery. The 2021 VisPro upgrade will have some…
