Veteran’s Benefits

Social Security Disability versus Veteran’s Disability

The word disability doesn't have the same meaning in all contexts. If you have a disability insurance policy, you could…

23 hours ago

Marriage, Living in Sin and Common Law Marriage

Obviously, if you follow the law, get a license and have the event officiated, you're married. See O.C.G.A. ยง 19-3-1…

1 year ago

VA Updates Adjudication Procedures Manual to Allow Payment of Claims Where Appointment of Fiduciary was Pending at Tome of Death

During the week of May 1, 2023, the VA updated its Adjudication Procedures Manual to clarify that a claim in…

2 years ago

VA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family Caregivers

On April 25, 2023, the VA issued the following announcement: The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is introducing a new nationwide…

2 years ago

VA posts regarding its Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

On April 5, 2023, the VA posted (presumably to remind everyone) regarding its comprensive assistance for family caregivers. The VA…

2 years ago

VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2023

The new Aid and Attendance enhanced pension rates for 2023 are: Surviving Spouse $1,432 Monthly / $17,184 per year Single…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-26-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-12-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago

Resources for Older Veterans

In an August 2022 blog post, the VA urged Veterans to check out resources for Older Veterans. The post states,…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 5-20-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago