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« Reply #15 on: December 30, 2011, 11:30:49 PM » |
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It does appear that my husbands service years do fall with in the guidelines. I will see and elder care attorney one day next week I just to take care of my husband in his own home as long as I can do it.
Thank you again for all the information. you are a blessing to me.
Have a good evening.
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vetwife
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« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2011, 11:54:04 PM » |
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Hello,
I am new here...however I have reading this wonderful web site for a while now.
My husband is a Korean war vet. He has had a stroke and needs assistance for all aspects of daily life.
I am in a very similar situation. My husband's ss is around 1,200. and we have exhausted our savings, because
I need to stay home and care for him. We have some medical deductions, his supplement, and some recurring rx.
We have someone to help fill out the forms for aid and attendance and we will be trying to get this benefit.
I was under the impression we have a chance, even though I am his caretaker.
Thank god for Debbie and this website to bring comfort to those of us suffering....
Good luck to you and to me too...sorry to be so long, thought it might help to know that someone else is going thru this too!
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Pamellag
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« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2011, 12:01:20 AM » |
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yes, it does seem that we are looking for the same kind of help. I will keep you informed of anything I learn. I am going to see an elder care attorney one day next week armed with questions. I feel I am getting conflicting information or I am confused. Sometimes I read the same information twice and come up with 2 different things.
Keep in touch.
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« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2011, 12:41:39 AM » |
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I think your husband had to have served in Vietnam according to this.
(f) Vietnam era. The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(29))
I'm pretty sure your husband must have gone to Vietnam at least once. What guy didn't back then? There was still the wonderful draft and they took them in like it was a cattle call to the slaughter. My husband went twice. The years you mentioned were the worst ones.
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« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2011, 08:21:26 AM » |
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Pamellag,
The years he served does qualify him for time served.
(f) Vietnam era. The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(29))
That means that from Feb. 28,1961 to Aug.5, 1964, he had to serve in Viet Nam, but from Aug. 5,1964 to May,7,1975 he did not have to be in Viet Nam. That's what inclusive, in all other cases means.
I served from 1966 to 1968 and did not go to Viet Nam, but my time period qualified me.I am in an Assisted Living Facility drawing A&A to help me pay for my expenses here. Believe me, I do have some idea of what you are going through, but your husband does qualify for time served, so try to relax and listen to Debbie. She will give you good instructions on how to file.
Best wishes.
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« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2011, 03:00:51 PM » |
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My Dad has Alzheimer's. He has been recieving A&A benefits since September. I am his caregiver, and my dad qualifies for nearly the full amount because he needs full time care.
If you have children you can pay them to be caregivers or hire someone else. This would allow you to keep your job. If your husband qualifies for the full benefit, you can then pay someone $2000 monthly for his care. Since homecare agencies charge a lot more for their service, I suggest you hire family or someone you can trust.
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Pamellag
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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2012, 08:27:13 PM » |
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I am finally back. I have been having computer problems but it's working now.
I am already not working, I quit my job 13 months ago to care for my husband full time. If I knew then what I know now...woulda, coulda, shoulda is not going to help now.
I do see now where he would qualify for time served now it's just how to I deal with the fact that I do not have a ton of medical expenses to report, just no income because I stay home with him.
Boy...my head hurts.
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