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…

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…

(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…

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…

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…