Who may qualify for VA benefits to help with assisted living or home care expenses?
Typically veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of war time veterans may qualify for additional help from VA. The veteran must have at least 90 days of active duty service, with one day during the war.
How much may a veteran or a surviving spouse receive?
Up to $2,169 per month for a married veteran and up to $1,176 per month for a surviving spouse.
How long does it take for the benefits to be approved?
A typical approval process may take 90 days or longer. Every case is different. To avoid delay, it is important to properly fill out the application and to include all required forms and documents. This will eliminate the need to provide additional information. The benefits are paid retroactively from the date of original application.
About the Expert
James Rush, CFP, CRPC is a partner at Signature Financial Advisors. He has more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management, financial planning and insurance industries. He specializes in the following areas: tax planning, income planning, VA pension benefits, and wealth management.
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