Elder law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about veterans benefits, claims, and appeals under the current rules. If your loved ones have spent any time in the military, they may qualify for benefits you might not be aware with. This segment provides an overview of three basic veterans benefits:

VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance)
To help aged or disabled "wartime" veterans or their surviving spouses pay for high medical costs 

VA Compensation (a.k.a. VA Disability)
For veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active service 

Dependent and indemnity compensation
For surviving spouses, children, or parents IF veteran's death was connected to service, or if veteran died during active duty or training
Special monthly compensationFor veteran who needs help from another person with Activities of Daily Living, or has certain disabilities (e.g., loss of limb)For surviving spouse, child, or parent who needs help from another person with ADLs 

VA Long-Term Care in VA Health Program
Geriatric Evaluation
Adult Day Health Care
Respite Care
Skilled Home Health Care
Residential services 

Listen or watch on YouTube if you want to follow along with the presentation. Contact Jim Koewler at The Koewler Law Firm in Richfield, OH by calling 330-659-3579 or emailing jkoewler-afe@protectingseniors.com. His website is https://www.protectingseniors.com.

Elder law and special needs attorney <a href="https://answersforelders.com/specialists/jim-koewler/">Jim Koewler</a> talks with Suzanne Newman about veterans benefits, claims, and appeals under the current rules. If your loved ones have spent any time in the military, they may qualify for benefits you might not be aware with. This segment provides an overview of three basic veterans benefits:
VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance)
<ul><li>To help aged or disabled "wartime" veterans or their surviving spouses pay for high medical costs </li>
</ul>

VA Compensation (a.k.a. VA Disability)
<ul><li>For veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active service </li>
</ul>

Dependent and indemnity compensation
<ul><li>For surviving spouses, children, or parents IF veteran's death was connected to service, or if veteran died during active duty or training</li>
<li>Special monthly compensationFor veteran who needs help from another person with Activities of Daily Living, or has certain disabilities (e.g., loss of limb)For surviving spouse, child, or parent who needs help from another person with ADLs </li>
</ul>

VA Long-Term Care in VA Health Program
<ul><li>Geriatric Evaluation</li>
<li>Adult Day Health Care</li>
<li>Respite Care</li>
<li>Skilled Home Health Care</li>
<li>Residential services </li>
</ul>

Listen or watch on YouTube if you want to follow along with the presentation. Contact <a href="https://answersforelders.com/specialists/jim-koewler/">Jim Koewler</a> at <a href="http://www.protectingseniors.com/">The Koewler Law Firm</a> in Richfield, OH by calling 330-659-3579 or emailing jkoewler-afe@protectingseniors.com. His website is <a href="https://www.protectingseniors.com/">https://www.protectingseniors.com</a>.

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Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.  Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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Empowering Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging
For Caregivers: If you're caring for a senior loved one, or navigating later life care, we help make the journey so much easier for you and your family.
For Seniors: We help you be proactive to prepare for your aging years ahead, honoring your wishes.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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