Oct 16, 2017 | Elder Law, VA Disability, Veterans
The VA pays out about $63.7 billion a year in disability compensation claims to about 4.1 million veterans. For those who have been through the claims process, they know that getting that award can take years. Why? There are several reasons a GAO1 study found: The...Aug 7, 2017 | Long-Term Care Planning, VA Compensation, VA Disability
If you were injured or became seriously ill while serving in the military, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. In 2017, eligible veterans can receive up to $3,458 per month tax-free, depending on the level of disability and number of dependents. ...Jun 13, 2017 | Elder Law, VA Disability, Veterans
You may have noticed there is a massive heroin addiction in our country today, with fatal overdoses destroying far too many families. The use of opioid painkillers, relatively easy to obtain, is often the starting point for the addiction. If the prescription is no...Feb 2, 2017 | Long-Term Care Planning, VA Disability, Veterans
A service connected disability claim for compensation – Rating 10-100% and monthly check – requires the Veteran to take action. If you do not file a claim (VA Form 21-526EZ), the VA will not search for you and file your claim. The VA is not going to reach out and hold...Nov 17, 2016 | Adult Children, HIPAA Release, Trusts, VA Disability, Wills
In this month’s newsletter we will look at the considerations those who want to age in place must consider in order to do that. There are some tremendous challenges when ensuring our homes and communities are ready to support a high quality of life for older...Oct 23, 2015 | Advisors, Directive to Physicians, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney, VA Disability
Many times, this means adult children who have been given power of attorney, as well as other loved ones who pitch in to help when something is needed. These caregivers often spend so much time with the senior, they are privy to unpleasant situations such as...