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Military service requirement for establishing eligibility

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses the military service requirement for establishing eligibility for VA pension benefits. I coulsonelderlaw.com

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the military service requirement for establishing eligibility for VA pension benefits. Military service requirement for establishing eligibility Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. This is another in our series of presentations on VA Pension Benefits. Today I would like to talk […]

Service Connected Disability and Veteran’s Pension Benefits

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the distinction between service connected disability and veterans pension benefits. I coulsonelderlaw.com

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the distinction between service connected disability and veterans pension benefits. Service Connected Disability and Veteran’s Pension Benefits Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. This is another in our series on Veteran’s benefits, and I’d like to talk this time about the […]

Levels of Veterans Pension Benefits

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses three levels of Veterans Pension Benefits: Base Pension, Housebound and Aid & Attendance. I coulsonelderlaw.com

In the first of our Veterans Pension Benefits series, Wes Coulson discusses three levels of Veterans Pension Benefits: Base Pension, Housebound and Aid & Attendance. Levels of Veterans Pension Benefits Transcript: This is the first of our series of presentations on Veterans Pension Benefits. Today I’d like to talk about the three levels of benefits. […]

How to Choose the Right Elder Law Attorney

You need a lawyer's help and guidance. Here are the factors you should consider in choosing the right elder law attorney to help you or your loved one. l Coulson Elder Law

You’re facing a situation in which you, or perhaps your spouse, parent or other loved one, needs long-term care, or you’re concerned that such care will be needed in the future. You’re concerned about the great cost of that care, and the potential loss of your or your loved one’s life savings toward paying for […]

What is the War-Time Service Requirement for VA Pension Benefits?

What is the War-Time Service Requirement for VA Pension Benefits? Elder Law Minute One of the eligibility requirements for VA pension benefits is known as the military service requirement. What is that requirement? It is that the Veteran had served at least 90 days on active duty, and at least one of those during a […]

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