Medicaid or Social Security and the Aid and Attendance Benefit: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on March 17, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Can a veteran and/or spouse be receiving Medicaid or Social Security, or even both, and still receive the veterans Aid and Attendance pension benefit? The short answer is yes, but there are some details you need to know. Social Security A veteran or spouse, or both, can be receiving Social Security and still qualify for Read More »
Happy Birthday to the American Legion
Posted in Uncategorized on March 16, 2016
Tags: holiday, military, veterans
Veterans transitioning back into civilian society have always had to be creative, resilient, and supportive of each other, even almost 100 years ago at the end of WWI. In fact, it was a group of veterans tasked with brainstorming ways to improve troop morale that came up with what is today known as the American Read More »
What are considered assets?: Aid and Attendance Benefit
Posted in Uncategorized on March 15, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, veterans
In order to qualify financially for the veteran's Aid and Attendance pension benefit, a veteran or surviving spouse (or the both of them) need to have assets less than roughly $80,000 to their name(s). Note that the $80,000 figure is a rough estimate and there can be instances when this value is higher. Because there Read More »
How Pets Can Help Combat PTSD
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
Transitioning back to civilian life can be a complicated process for a veteran. He or she is, of course, happy to return home and no longer be in active danger, but many find it difficult to talk to friends and family about the things they have seen or done. Some may find that the life Read More »
Women in the Military: Who Were the First?
Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans, women
Women in the armed forces today are widely accepted and expected. Today more than 200,000 women fill a wide range of roles, from nurses to pilots to Army Rangers. While throughout history, the majority of military combatants have been male, most Western armies were integrated with females members in all branches of service since at Read More »
Choosing the Right Veteran-Friendly University for You
Posted in Uncategorized on March 7, 2016
Tags: college, military, veterans
Now that you’ve honorably served, it’s time to explore the next chapter in your career, and for many, a degree from a university is the logical next step. Perhaps you were young when you joined the military, or you never thought of yourself as “college material.” The great news is that you now have numerous Read More »
How to find a Veteran's Discharge Papers: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, veterans
One very important piece of information that is key to a complete Aid and Attendance benefit application are the discharge papers (DD-214) for a veteran. Even if it is the spouse of a veteran applying for the benefit, the discharge papers are a necessity. So where do you find discharge papers? The best place to Read More »
Red, White, and Blue: 7 Easy Patriotic Crafts
Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2016
Tags: crafts, military, military spouses, veterans
Whether you are celebrating the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or just summertime in America, these easy crafts are not only fun to create, but make festive decorations when you’re through. With a few simple and affordable tools, you and your family can enjoy the process of making the crafts as much as the finished Read More »
9 Themes to Make Your Military Care Package Outstanding
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2016
Tags: crafts, military, military spouses, veterans, women
Deployment can be rough for everyone involved. Being away from loved ones and the comforts of home can make the days seem long and often lonely. Care packages from home are a ray of sunshine for a soldier, and can give family members at home an active way to reach out and show their love Read More »
Help Military Veterans Today with our VeteranAid.org Postcards
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Want to know an easy way to help our military veterans? Order some of our VeteranAid postcards to hand out to your clients at your business or organization today! VeteranAid.org is a website that was designed to inform veterans and their spouses of a little known pension benefit called Aid and Attendance (A&A). Every bit of Read More »
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