The claim associated with low income, few assets and no ongoing, long term care costs can usually be attempted by the veteran household or a member of the family without much help. Little additional advice is needed to submit one of these claims. If a member of the family or a trusted friend wants to submit a claim on behalf of a veteran, there must be a proper VA power of attorney. There is a form available online -- VA 21-22a -- or the veteran can sign a handwritten or typed authorization using the following as authority.

Veterans or family members should seek further advice before attempting to submit a claim that deals with income in excess of MAPR and involves long term care costs. Advice should also be sought for claims that involve assets that may lead to a denial of the benefits...

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This booklet describes the long term care benefits available to veterans or their surviving spouses while paying particular attention to the Pension or as it's more commonly called "aid and attendance benefit."

I am not affiliated or connected in any way with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Gregory Glenn

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Boca Raton, Florida 33497

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