Veterans Benefits – Page 6 – Vanarell & Li, LLC, Westfield, NJ Elder Law Attorneys

Oct

Press Release: VA Extends "Agent Orange" Benefits to More Veterans

October 14, 2009

Parkinson’s Disease, B Cell Leukemias and Ischemic Heart Disease Recognized WASHINGTON, October 13, 2009 –...

Oct

Using an Annuity in a Veterans Benefits Estate Plan

October 8, 2009

Here is a unique idea from attorney/VA benefits estate planner Dale M. Krause on how...

Sep

Free Pamphlet Summarizing VA Benefits and Services

September 18, 2009

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has produced a free pamphlet which gives a useful, “down...

Sep

How Does The VA Treat Continuing Care Retirement Communities In Evaluating Claims For Pension Benefits?

September 10, 2009

Following is an exchange posted on a electronic bulletin board devoted to the discussion of...

Sep

What Is The Resource Limit For Applicants Seeking VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefits?

September 7, 2009

Eligibility for improved pension benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including housebound benefits...

Aug

Who Can Legally Assist Veterans With VA Claims, Who Can Charge A Fee For Providing Assistance With VA Claims And When Can A Veteran Be Charged A Fee?

August 10, 2009

Based upon comments I’ve read on blogs throughout the blogosphere, there appears to be a great...

Jul

Backlog Mounts As VA Is Flooded With Disability Claims

July 17, 2009

According to an article in the July 14th edition of the New York Times, a...

Jul

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq., Owner Of This Weblog, Is An Accredited VA Attorney

July 1, 2009

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. is honored to have received accreditation by the Department of Veterans...

Jun

Who Is Eligible For A VA Burial Allowance?

June 26, 2009

Burial benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) are payable only under certain conditions (see below...

Jun

What Is An Accredited VA Attorney? Why Should Veterans Use An Accredited VA Attorney When Filing For VA Compensation or VA Pension Benefits?

June 18, 2009

An accredited VA attorney is an attorney who has been granted the authority by the...

Jun

Georgia Case Addresses The Impact Of VA Aid and Attendance Benefits On Medicaid Eligibility

June 15, 2009

A May 27, 2009 Administrative Law decision in Georgia addresses the impact of Veteran’s Administration...

Jun

Estate Planning for VA Aid and Attendance Eligibility

June 12, 2009

I copied the following dialogue from an elder law / estate planning listserv in which...

Jun

Notice To All Veterans (And Widowed Spouses Of Veterans): Substantially Improved Veterans Benefits Now Available

June 10, 2009

Veterans may be eligible to receive up to $1,949 in non-taxable monthly income from the...

Jun

VA Priority Groups

June 9, 2009

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operates and maintains a nationwide network of medical treatment centers,...

May

The VA's Duty To Assist Claimants

May 12, 2009

Under its statutory duty to assist claimants, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) is required to assist...

May

The Application For Veteran's Benefits

May 1, 2009

A claim for VA compensation or pension benefits is initiated by submitting VA Form 21-526,...

Apr

VA Compensation Claims and the "Medical Nexus" Requirement

April 23, 2009

There are three criteria that a veteran must meet in order to receive service-connected compensation...

Mar

Overview of the VA Compensation Claims Process

March 30, 2009

Under the veterans’ compensation benefits system, a veteran, a veteran’s dependents or a veteran’s survivors...

Feb

VA Continues To Underestimate The Costs Of Long-Term Care For Disabled Vets

February 3, 2009

The long-term budget plan developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for rehabilitating veterans...

Jan

The Basics of VA Pension Benefits

January 27, 2009

A. The Difference Between VA Compensation and VA Pension Benefits. A veteran who suffered an...

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