Memorial Day is the day that Americans remember those who have served our country in the various branches of the military and especially those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us and all generations of Americans. As gratitude for their service, our veterans receive various forms of benefits, both during and after service. Most would probably agree that whatever benefits our veterans may receive, they do not equal the sacrifices made. 
One benefit offered to veterans through the Veterans Administration is a special pension with aid and attendance (A&A). Sadly, many veterans and their loved ones don’t even know about this benefit. This special pension allows for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing or taking care of the needs of nature to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisted living facility also qualifies.
As the years go by, more and more veterans need greater levels of care for assistance with their daily activities. Our Law For Life elder law attorneys, Jill Sugarman and Stefanie Howell, are seeing a significant increase in veterans entering nursing home or needs in-home care. Determining whether a particular person qualifies for these benefits may require technical knowledge of the rules and regulations. Our attorneys make every effort to stay current in order to provide the highest level of service to all of our clients, especially veterans.
If you or a family member is a veteran and is facing medical issues, you should seek out competant advice to secure the greatest benefits available, whether through our Law For Life attorneys or elsewhere.
You can visit the official website of the Veterans Administration by clicking here, or another very helpful non-profit website VeteranAid.org by clicking here.