Recent research has revealed female veterans face a higher risk of suicide than their male and civilian counterparts. The House passed a bill on February 9 that aims to address the alarming trend among the nation’s growing demographic. Authored by…
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VA’s new policy on robotic legs to help more paralyzed vets walk
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will pay for robotic legs that could help many paralyzed veterans who have spinal cord injuries walk again. ReWalk Robotics makes electronic leg braces with motion sensors and motorized joints that allow…
VA Tries Again to Get Rule Changes Approved by Congress
In 2014, Congress proposed a law that would penalize veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who were looking to apply for the VA Benefit if they transferred assets within the three year period from when they applied for benefits. If the…
Thousands of Veterans Compensation Claim Files Handled Improperly
Kristina Derro, Esq. Veteran Advocate The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) recently began to scan and digitally store the multitude of documents received from veterans during the claims process in order to increase efficiency and reduce paper waste. On its face,…
Will The VA (Veteran’s Administration) Pay My Nursing Home Care
As a Michigan Elder Law Attorney, I commonly hear from veterans and surviving spouses that they won’t ever need Medicaid because the VA will pay their nursing home care. However, that’s really not the case. Don’t make this mistake in…
Camp Lejeune Veterans
Kristina Derro Veteran Advocate VA just announced today that eight medical conditions that are linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1953 to 1987, will become presumptive disabilities allowing for service connection. Currently, Camp Lejeune veterans who…
Camp Lejeune Veterans
Kristina Derro Veteran Advocate VA just announced today that eight medical conditions that are linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1953 to 1987, will become presumptive disabilities allowing for service connection. Currently, Camp Lejeune veterans who…
VA Benefit (Aid and Attendance) Rules Change Spring 2016?
The VA Aid and Attendance Benefit, otherwise known as the non-service connected pension is soon to be changing in how you can qualify. In the past a Michigan veteran could be over the asset limit and still qualify for the…
The Cost of Michigan Estate Planning
One of the most common questions asked during our free LifeCare Planning Workshops is “How much will it cost for an estate plan?” or “What are your Fees for an Estate Plan?” The answer is always the same, “it depends.” It…
VA Benefits for Long-Term Care Will Be More Difficult to Qualify for in 2016
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) offers a pension benefit to low-income veterans (or their spouses) who are in nursing homes or who need help at home with everyday tasks like dressing or bathing. The pension, called Aid and Attendance, is currently…
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