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« on: December 20, 2011, 03:56:19 PM » |
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Hi everyone,
I have been trying to get the A&A benefit for my mom since May. I just finally decided to move her since it is taking so long and she is out of money almost. My husband and I can't afford the $2000 deficit a month at her old place.
Do I inform the VA or wait for them to make a decision?
Thanks.
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vetadmin
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 07:19:21 PM » |
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Are you looking to cancel the application, or are you just going to pay for services to come into the home and provide care?
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dancermom
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 03:15:48 PM » |
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Hi,
I moved her to another assisted living that is less expensive although it is still way more than her income.
Thanks.
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dancermom
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 03:35:47 PM » |
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Hi,
Just to add a little more info....My application date was in August and it looks like a decision rating was made on Sept 12th but that is as far as it goes. I have called 4 times starting in November and no one really knows why it is held up....(I guess they can't see any reason why a notification of decision has not gone out to us) Last Wednesday, someone was assigned to look into it and call me within 7-10 business days with what is going on.
I haven't told them that I moved my mom two weeks ago (to a ASL down the road from her previous ASL) since I have no idea where we even stand. She was going to be completely out of money by March if I didn't move her and my husband and I just can't afford the $2000 a month deficit. We have three small children to still raise.
I am wondering if they are going to make us start all over with the process? Should I start the paperwork again with the new facility? She still has the same doctor that filled out the paperwork that deemed her incompetent.
Regardless, I don't want to appear to be withholding information or giving wrong info (although it was correct in August). Should I mention her new residence to whoever calls me from the VA?
Thanks so much for this site....Wish I would have known about this a year ago!!
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AngelaManz
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 03:36:47 PM » |
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Use the Statement in Support of Claim and send that in with a brief explanation of what happened along with a revised medical expense form. You can also contact your local congressional office to see if they will help speed up the process. Our local reps are great and I see very quick results when I have clients write a short letter to them asking for help.
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vetadmin
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2012, 03:45:27 PM » |
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I agree with Angela that you need to contact your state Senator or Congressperson a.s.a.p. If they made a rating in Sept, there is no excuse you have not been notified. The application is sitting in limbo, and an inquiry should rectify that.
Keep us posted.
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dancermom
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2012, 04:10:53 PM » |
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Thanks so much for your replies. I haven't even thought about a senator or congressional office. Should I wait to send in the Statement in Support of Claim form and letter until after I here from this caseworker assigned?
And yes, the 3 people from the VA that I have talked too in recent weeks didn't say as much, but it definately looked like our file had fallen through the cracks....
Thanks,
Vickie
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vetadmin
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 04:40:06 PM » |
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Vickie,
Personally, I would wait until you get a decision on the applicaton. From what you have said, you don't even know if she is approved at this time. If you send an update on her status before a determination is made, it may very well delay even longer. If you contact your state offices and they make an inquiry, the VA is supposed to respond within 5-7 days. Personally, I would not wait on the representative to get back with you. I would make the congressional inquiry now.
Once you have the decision and the pension is awarded, then you can notify about the move, and all I would do is get a Statement of Occupancy listing the costs from the new facility to include with the 21-4138.
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dancermom
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 05:09:10 PM » |
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Thank so much for your time! I am going to get working on the Senator angle and wait to hear from the VA before I make them aware of the move.
I will let you know what I find out! Can't even begin to tell you what a blessing this website is. So nice to talk with people that understand!
Vickie
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 05:13:49 PM » |
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Thanks for your kind words, and who better to help than those who have already been down the road.....
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