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VA Pensions for Veterans and Their Spouses

You may be eligible for $1,800 per month plus benefits.

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Veterans' Pension Benefits for Long Term Care

Are you over 65 and need assistance with veterans benefits for long term care in New Jersey?

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VA Benefits: We can help you understand the rules of veteran benefits in New Jersey. We speak plain English in simple nuts and bolts terms about the VA Benefits known as "Aid & Attendance" and the "Survivor's Pension."

We can work with you to help you to qualify for long-term care in New Jersey as an honored and respected member of our nation’s military.

WARTIME VETERANS AID & ATTENDANCE BENEFITS

VA pensions are not just for wartime veterans who were wounded or disabled while they were serving in the armed forces.

Millions of veterans and their spouses may be eligible for special monthly pension benefits solely because they are over 65 years of age and are homebound, in assisted/supportive living or in a nursing home.

Those veterans and/or their survivors only need to prove that their medical expenses exceed certain income and asset limitations. The maximum benefit available can provide significant help in paying for long term care costs.

An experienced elder law attorney can assist you and your family by explaining what may seem like many difficult-to-understand things about long-term care. Qualification for a veteran benefit is only one of several concerns that must be considered.

You may need guidance and/or have questions about the following:

Care options available in the local community for both the veteran and the spouse
A review of VA, Medicare and Medicaid as they apply to your circumstances
A calculation of the actual dollar benefit and/or cost of any helpful idea that is discussed
Analysis of any income tax, estate tax or gift tax issues
Estate plan documents such as powers of attorney, wills and possibly trusts
A review of your personal, financial and family resources
Analysis of financial suitability of any asset (preservation)
Analysis of both positives and negatives of all planning options
Possible submission of the VA claim form.

Once a veteran has expressed that he or she wants to file a specific claim for VA benefits, an attorney who prepares the claim must do so on a free (pro bono) basis or refer you to the Veterans Administration or a Veterans Service Organization which will prepare your claim for free.

CONTACT US TODAY

To speak to an attorney, call Fredrick P. Niemann, at 888-800-7442 or e-mail him at info@njelderlawcenter.com to set up an office consultation at your convenience.