Testimony to the United States Senate

[vetwife]

It seems so sad that the pressure would be directed to an elderly veteran.
The vet is just trying to get help to pay there living expenses.
I sure hope they make progress so vets can be clear what is an eligible expense and what is not.
If all independent living facilitys rent is not deductible than the vet should know up front.
That must have been frightening for him. 

[vetwife]

I don't think it was related to fiduciary, only because looking at previous posts, I don't think they have actually been granted the benefit yet. Doesn't fiduciary always come after they propose the vet to be incompetent?

[vetadmin]

As a rule, you do not get a visit for this until after the award has been granted, and it can be several months after before the interview takes place.

This going to a propety with physician's statement in-hand is not common practice, so I think it has to do with the investigation.

[Fillise]

Dad said the VA rep did ask about who handles his money and he told them I pay all his bills. He indicated most of the questioning was about his health.