At The Zimmerman Law Firm, we greatly respect what our military veterans have done for us.
Many men and women in Central Texas have served our country, Whether they served at Ft. Hood or Bagram Air Base, it is our duty to return that service to our veterans nationwide.
As veterans age, they may require long-term care services to maintain their health and well-being. However, these services can be expensive and difficult to afford, particularly for those with limited income and resources.
Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers programs called Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits that provide financial assistance to eligible veterans and their spouses who need help with activities of daily living.
These tax-free benefits can be used to pay for nursing care, assisted living services, and in-home caregivers, allowing veterans to receive the care they need without causing undue financial hardship.
You or your spouse might be eligible for these programs if you served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day served during a wartime period.
Below, you can read more about the details of veterans aid and benefits. If you have any questions, please contact us online or call (254) 848-0274.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits, you or your spouse must have served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day served during a wartime period.
Additionally, you must require the assistance of another person (which may include a family member or neighbor) with at least two activities of daily living or be confined to your home due to a disability and meet certain income and asset requirements to qualify.
How to Apply
To apply for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits, veterans or their surviving spouses must complete and submit an application to the VA.
The application requires detailed information about the veteran’s military service, medical history, income, and assets, as well as documentation to support the application.
Contact a VA-Accredited Attorney Today
If you believe that you or your spouse may be eligible for this program, contact our VA-accredited attorneys today.
We can help you determine whether VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits are right for you, navigate the application process and ensure that you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
Contact us online or call (254) 271-2540. To get started today.