Levels of Veterans Pension Benefits
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 … Read More ...
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. 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 … Read More ...
Military service requirement for establishing eligibility
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 … Read More ...
Will the VA approve a Look-Back Rule?
Continuing with our Veterans Pension Series, Wes Coulson discusses the possibility of the VA approving a similar Look-Back Rule that Medicaid has and what that may mean for you. Will the VA approve a Look-Back Rule? Transcript: Hello, I'm Wes Coulson with your Elder Law Minute. I want to … Read More ...
Protecting your residence while establishing VA benefits
Continuing with our Veterans Pension Series, Wes Coulson discusses the importance of protecting your residence prior to establishing VA benefits eligibility. Protecting your residence while establishing VA pension benefits eligibility Transcript: Hello, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder … Read More ...
Understanding the VA Asset Limit
In this Elder Law Minute, from our Veterans Pension Series, Wes Coulson discusses the VA asset limit for qualifying for VA benefits and answers these questions: What is the asset limit for qualifying for VA benefits? How much can I keep and still be eligible? Understanding the VA Asset … Read More ...
How the VA determines monthly benefits
In this Elder Law Minute, from our Veterans Pension Series, Wes Coulson discusses how the VA determines monthly benefits for those who are eligible. How the VA determines monthly benefits Transcript: Hello, this is Wes Coulson with your Elder Law Minute, another in our series on veteran’s … Read More ...
Types of care covered by VA benefits
What are the types of care covered by VA benefits? In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the distinction between VA benefits and Medicaid and the types of care that may (or may not be) covered. Types of care covered by VA benefits Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson with your Elder Law … Read More ...
State Veterans Homes: Are they a good option?
Are State Veterans Homes a good option for veterans in need of care? In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses this and how State Veterans Homes fit in with VA Pension Benefits. State Veterans Homes: Are they a good option? Transcript: Hello, this is Wes Coulson with your Elder … Read More ...
Family member caregivers and VA benefits
In the conclusion of our Veterans Pension Benefits series, Wes Coulson discusses family member caregivers and VA benefits. If done correctly, payments to family member caregivers are taken into consideration by the VA when establishing benefits. Family member caregivers and VA … Read More ...
What Service Requirement Must Be Met For VA Pension Benefit Eligibility?
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 … Read More ...
Does the VA Have a Look-Back Period Like Medicaid Does?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses the new VA look-back period, which is a topic that is of particular interest to any Veterans or widowed spouses of Veterans who might want to look toward establishing eligibility for the VA pension benefits that … Read More ...
How VA Service-Connected Disability Benefits Are Different From Aid and Attendance
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 … Read More ...
