Comparison Chart of DIC and Survivors Benefits   DIC Survivors Pension Maximum Payment $1,375   $1,149   Maximum Payment determined by Disability percentage of deceased spouse Health rating and IVAP (Income for VA Purposes) Needs Based No   Yes   Asset Limits None   Yes   Income Limits None   Yes   Benefit Offset by…

New Address for Central Offices??? http://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp See following from the above site: Philadelphia VA Regional Office PO Box 8079 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Service Area: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine , Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia Milwaukee VA Pension Center…

VA Identifies Additional Beneficiaries in Need of Fiduciary Assistance March 24, 2016, 03:04:00 PM VA Identifies Additional Beneficiaries in Need of Fiduciary Assistance New Technologies Aid VA in Identifying 14,000 Beneficiaries Delayed for Fiduciary Appointments Due to Claims Processing Errors             WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that an information technology…

What to Do When a Veteran or Spouse Passes Away: (One from a Couple or Single Claimant) Although Social Security will notify the VA of the passing of a veteran or surviving spouse, it is always a good idea to notify the VA on form 21-4138.  This should be sent by the designated representative and…

A NOTE ABOUT CAREGIVER AGREEMENTS We have updated the Personal Caregiver Agreement and posted it to the Members section of the website. When using a caregiver agreement as a medical expense, do not send in the agreement with the application, only the Attendant Affidavit.  The Attendant Affidavit should reflect what the doctor has stated on the…

We have found that two out of the three Pension Centers are requiring a certified copy of the discharge paper DD214.  We recommend that your order one on line as soon as you have a new VA Pension client.  This can be done even before your first consult as the procedure is very easy and there…