More About Robert Bostic
I help senior veterans, their spouses, and their families understand what long term care benefits are available from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Proudly serving Veterans and their families throughout all of the United States.
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Robert M. Bostic
VA Accredited Claims Agent
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Email:bobby@seniorveterans.care
Eligibility Rules for Pension with Aid & Attendance
In general, Veterans or their spouses must meet certain requirements pertaining to military service, income, assets, and care needs.
To receive Pension, a veteran must have served on active duty, at least 90 days,with at least one day during a period of war. The veteran must be discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Single surviving spouses of veterans are also eligible.
The veteran household cannot have income (adjusted for unreimbursed medical expenses)-- exceeding the Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR),
Assets, (excluding the value of a home, vehicles, and personal possessions) should be less than $127,061. As of October 18, 2018, the VA has implemented a three year look back period on asset transfers such as gifting, creating trusts, and purchasing annuities. Claimants who transfer assets may be subject to a penalty period of up to 5 years.
To receive Aid & Attendance, the claimant must be rated as having the need for assistance with activities of daily living.
Periods of War
World War II: December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946
Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era: The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases.
Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law
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