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How VA Service-Connected Disability Benefits Are Different From Aid and Attendance

Wes Coulson discusses VA pension benefits and how military service-connected disability benefits are different from Aid and Attendance care benefits. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses VA pension benefits and how military service-connected disability benefits are different from Aid and Attendance care benefits. ? How VA Service-Connected Disability Benefits Are Different From Aid and Attendance Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law in O’Fallon, Illinois and St. […]

Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: VA Benefits vs. Medicaid

Wes Coulson continues with the four-part series, Changes to VA Eligibility Rules, and discusses VA benefits vs. Medicaid relative to the new rule changes. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, continues with the four-part series, Changes to VA Eligibility Rules, and discusses VA benefits vs. Medicaid relative to the new rule changes. Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: VA Benefits vs. Medicaid Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, serving clients throughout […]

Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: Pitfalls to Avoid

Wes Coulson continues with Changes to VA Eligibility Rules and discusses the some of the pitfalls to avoid when applying for VA pension benefits. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, continues with the four-part series, Changes to VA Eligibility Rules, and discusses some of the pitfalls to avoid when applying for VA pension benefits, especially Aid and Attendance. Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: Pitfalls to Avoid Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson […]

Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: Asset Allowances

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a four-part series, Changes to VA Eligibility Rules, and in this first video discusses the new asset allowances rules and how they may affect anyone applying for VA benefits.

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a four-part series, Changes to VA Eligibility Rules, and in this first video discusses the new asset allowances rules and how they may affect anyone applying for VA benefits. ? Major Changes to VA Eligibility Rules: Asset Allowances Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson […]

What Service Requirement Must Be Met For VA Pension Benefit Eligibility?

Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses what the service requirement is to qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits. | Coulson Elder Law

One of the most frequent questions that we get regarding VA Aid and Attendance benefits eligibility is: What is the service requirement to qualify? Some people believe that you have to have been career military, or have had at least two years in, engaged in active combat duty or even been in the country where […]

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