I just read on Military.com that if you are 65 or older and retired military with a limited income you may qualify for a monthly pension.....You do not have to have a service connected disability to qualify for this pension. Also, you can apply for home care if the vet is totally disabled. (does not have to be service connected).
I have a friend whose husband was retired military because of MS and they got all types of benefits. He is dead now, but she still gets benefits.
For those whose spouse is retired military, you may want to check this out... Your elder attorney may know, are call the local VFW and they can direct you to who,what,how and when.
If you have never been to the Military.Com web site you might want to go there and research all the benefits that are available. Also, states have military benefits too that are different and/or in addition to the federal benefits.
You don't have to be retired military for Aid and Attendance; just have had to serve during specific time; don't have to have military injury. Just have to have very low income. Long application and much paperwork, but go for it and see. We were denied because I had to count my IRA funds.
http://www.military.com/benefits/content/veteran-benefits/veterans-pensions.html?comp=7000022835774&rank=2 Here is the link to the page where I was on Military.Com.
The info is regarding a military person getting a pension if they have limited income and are over 65 and are disabled. Also, they can get assistance with other types of care.
Don't know if this will help any here but, thought I would post it just in case some one can benefit.
Sometime that shows up in older verteran is PTSD caused by LOSS. Later Onset Stress Symptom, I think is was it means. What happens is the vet leaves service and becomes busy raising their family and living their busy life. Then they retire and have alot of free time on their hands to think about their time in service and what they had to do. That is when the PTSD - LOSS starts up. Trouble sleeping, nightmares etc..... This is what my husband has and then it can become a contributing factor for AZ.
Thank you JudithKB. This wont help me but i'm sure it will help someone. Important information. Vickie when my husband was in the hospital and they wanted to send him to a nh they wanted me to apply for the aid and attendance. They couldnt tell me if I had to count my 401 or not. Same with medicaid. They couldnt even tell me if my Husbands Comp pay from the va would count as income because with it we were over the limits. Well I ended up bringing home so I didnt apply but I still have no answers if we could get help paying for a nh or not. my savings and 401 would not last long paying for a nh. So I would assume if your IRA counts so would a 401k.
Amber. Not sure what you mean. My husband gets comp for PTSD. So are you saying your husband gets comp for AZ? Would be very interested in knowing. Thank you
I found that when we applied for my dh's heart condition from exposure to AO it was most helpful to go through the VO or VOS...don't recall what that means, but they have them all over the country and they are trained veterans by the VA to understand all the rules and regs. He was a very nice man and helped file the claim. And, he gave me his home phone number so if I had any problems to call him. The claim was settled in less then 6 mos. My dh was granted 60% and he already was getting 10%. The the VO person told me we should file for the 100% and he would help file for that. We are still waiting for that decision.
There are certain things you need to say when you file and they ask you to explain the conditions you want to be compensated for. Example: Use the words...It's as likely as not...(this condition)...was caused by what ever was the problem your dh experienced in battle.
Call your local VFW and they can tell you who handles this type of thing in your area. If you have an Elder Attorney he probably could tell you how to qualify for assistance with NH, etc....just like those that have to qualify for Medicaid.
I am currently fighting with VAC to have them recongnize that his PTSD was a contributing factor in bring on his dementia. There was a large study done in June 2010 that states this is what happens with veterans. When I learn about the outcome I will let you know. Also I'm in Canada so don't know what the rules are in the states.
Thank you Amber. The link I filed in one of the posts above has nothing to do with a service related condition. This benefit is for those that served and are now 65 years or older and have a very limited income.