| Are You Eligible for VA Non-Service Connected Pensions? |
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Did you know there are Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension Veterans Benefits to increase income and pay healthcare costs at home and in an assisted living facility?
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Would an extra $998 to $1,842 per month in tax free income help you?
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You could be eligible for this additional income - even if you did not retire from the military.
If you are not currently eligible, we can assist you in preserving your assets and still qualifying for the additional income.
Call the Law Offices of Geraldine E. Champion at (805) 473-4747.
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| Did the Veteran Serve During a Qualified War Time? |
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War Periods for Non-Service Connected Pensions
WWI:
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
(If in Russia, ending date is: April 1, 1920)
WWII:
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
(If in Service on December 31, 1946 with
Continuous Service before July 26, 1947 (acceptable as War Time)
Merchant Marines: December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945
Korean:
June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
Vietnam:
For Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam:
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
All others: August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
Persian Gulf:
August 2, 1990 to ?
(No end date at this time since the War of Terrorism
is considered a continuation of the Persian Gulf War) |
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Acceptable Services for
VA Non-Service Connected Pensions
- Full-time service in the Army, Navy Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Women’s Corp, Nursing Corp, other than Active Duty for Training
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Full-time service as a Commissioned Officer in the Public Health Service
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Full-time service as a Commissioned Officer at the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Environmental Services Administration, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (with certain additional qualifications)
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Attendance by certain active-duty members at certain preparatory schools associated with the Military Academics
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For full list of eligible active duty positions, see 38 U.S.C. § 101; 38 C.F.R. § 3.6. See Title 38 of U.S. Code.
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| Did the Veteran Serve At Least 90 Consecutive Days of Active Service With At Least One Day of Service During a War Time Period? No Combat Required. |
If the answer is "yes," keep reading.
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| Did the Veteran Receive a Discharge That Was Other Than "Dishonorable"? |
If the answer is "yes," keep reading.
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| Aid & Attendance: Do You Need Home Health Care or Assisted Living? |
VA Aid & Attendance Benefits are available to a veteran or widowed spouse of a veteran who meets one of the following conditions: |
| Do Asset or Income Limitations Apply? |
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Certain income and asset limitations apply and planning should be completed prior to application for VA benefits.
Assets can be repositioned and income can be offset by "medical" costs. Medical costs can include non-professional assistance from a family member.
Nevertheless, a single veteran, who served even one day during a qualified war time, may be eligible for up to $1,554 per month ($18,654 per year) to pay for care at home, assisted living, nursing home care or other medical costs. A married veteran may be eligible for up to $1,842 per month ($22,113 per year). A widowed spouse may be eligible for up to $998 per month ($11,985 per year). VA benefits are tax free and do not impact Social Security or other sources of income.
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Once awarded Aid & Attendance, a veteran may obtain free medications, medical equipment, incontinence supplies, glasses, and hearing aides from the VA hospital/clinic via U.S. Mail without going to the VA.
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If you are interested in obtaining A&A beneifts or
if you have additional questions,
please contact our office at (805) 473-4747.
Our office represents clients through-out the State of California.
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Repositioning assets to qualify for VA benefits
can result in Medi-Cal ineligibility
for nursing home benefits without proper planning
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We acknowledge the contributions of Victoria L. Collier, Attorney,
Jay & Karen McIntyre, and Melanie Jackson. |
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