Errors on Forms 21P-527EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-0969 with regard to the look-back period on transfers

The VA’s Form 21P-0969 specifically asks if the claimant made any transfers during the current year or during the three prior tax or calendar years. This means they are looking at the years 2023, 2022, 2021, and all of 2020 which is a total of 42 months if the claim was received in June of…

Case Study: Over the Asset Limit?

John Smith- Army Veteran that served from 02/15/1972 to 02/15/1975 Married to Jane Smith The Smith’s have signed over their deed to their daughter for the house they are living in. Income $1,020  John’s Social Security $1,080  Jane’s Social Security $700     Jane’s settlement from an accident that runs out in November Assets Home is…

The American Rescue Plan: How It Will Impact Veterans Affected by Covid-19

The American Rescue Plan was signed into law on March 11th, 2021.  How will this affect our Veterans? $1 billion for debt forgiveness related to copayments or other cost sharing that Veterans paid for VA health care, and to reimburse Veterans who paid a copay or other cost sharing for care and prescriptions provided from…

Filing for a change of status with the VA

If a Veteran is already been awarded their pension, what do  you need to file to change their status as they move into a nursing home?  You will still need to file using : 21-0779 nursing home form 21P-8416 medical expense form Medicaid approval letter You will also need to submit a 20-0995 supplemental claim…

Unanimous Vote In Support of Denis R. McDonough, Secretary of VA Nominee

(U.S. Senate) – Chairman Jon Tester led a unanimous vote of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee yesterday in support of Denis R. McDonough, President Joe Biden’s nominee to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). The nomination now heads to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote by the full chamber. “Denis McDonough has demonstrated an…

Direct Upload Offers More Than Convenience

Although the VA has decided to accept faxes for the foreseeable future, direct uploading offers more than convenience. Direct Upload is a secure and fast way to submit Veterans’ claims and supporting material to VA’s Intake Center. The Veterans Claims Intake Program (VCIP) designed Direct Upload along side Veteran Service Representatives to make it easy…