VA Benefits for Spouses of Disabled Veterans
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- This week, Team CCK breaks down benefits for the spouses of disabled veterans. Topics include educational benefits, insurance, caregiver programs, death benefits, pension, and burial benefits.
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Table of Contents:
1:05 Additional Compensation for Veterans Rated Over 30%
2:12 Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
3:16 What Programs are Covered under DEA Benefits and Who Qualifies?
7:03 How Long do DEA Benefits Last?
8:16 Applying for Dependents Educational Assistance Benefits
8:45 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)
10:15 Spouse Qualifications for CHAMPVA and Services Available
11:26 VA’s Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program and Qualifications
13:05 Upcoming Changes to VA’s Caregiver Program
14:40 Benefits Offered by VA’s Caregiver Program
16:39 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
17:34 Qualifications for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
18:44 Evidence to Support DIC VA Claims
22:07 What if the Veteran’s Death Was Not Service Connected?
22:48 How Much Does a Spouse Receive from DIC Benefits? Is it the Same Amount the Veteran was Receiving?
23:24 Applying for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
24:02 Effective Dates for DIC Claims
24:49 Accrued Benefits and Substitution VA Claims
28:30 VA Survivor’s Pension
29:20 VA Burial Benefits
30:05 Closing Thoughts
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Thank you for taking the time to make and post these videos. My dad is 90% SCD, Vietnam (Agent Orange), all sorts of health problems since I can remember and what we now know was severe PTSD. We've been lucky, the two VA hospitals near us have been great, at least compared to some things I've heard in other places. Even with that, there's so much confusion, so much red tape, things that logically would seem cut and dry aren't. Had it not been for my brother getting the claim started and both of us staying on top of it, making sure every i was dotted and t crossed, my dad would've gotten frustrated and given up years ago. I understand there's a backlog, and there have to be procedures in place. If we had to do it over, the first thing we'd have done was hire an attorney.
He's now 100%, with additional health issues. It's a mixture of feeling grateful and mad as hell all at once, all the time. But this is where we are and I believe with all my heart that there's higher purpose in choosing to do what's right vs what's easy. Even if it takes generations to realize, it matters.
Can a care giver qualified for those benifit care partner
Can a care partner qualified for the DEA benefits
@@monicajohnson6061 Hi Monica, are you asking about qualifying for the VA's caregiver programs?
It depends on a number of things. If you think you might then it's certainly worth applying for. I'm not an expert by any means, I can only share my opinion and personal experience but I'm glad to do that.
There are a few different caregiver programs and very little of it is made clear. There's an Aid & Attendance program which is an hourly rate and is paid to the Veteran who in turn pays the caregiver. I'm not sure if it covers a full 40 hours per week. There's an unpaid caregiver program that's easy to join. Although it's not compensated, if you're actively caring for a Veteran then I think it's definately worth joining for the support that's available from other caregivers. They'll also train you to be a Caregiver mentor if that interests you. It's a very supportive group regardless of what program or level you're classified as.
If you search the VA's website, you'll most likely find the one that's what many people tend to believe is the only program. It's the one with a monthly stipend and can include CHAMPVA insurance. Even that program has more than one level.
That program was once limited to post 9/11 caregivers but opened up in the last few years to include any era. When that happened, it appeared they were suddenly bombarded with applications and unable to take the time needed to process them, and instead approved ones that didn't qualify. Now they're going back over them with magnifying glass and I've seen a few get cut that clearly shouldn't have been. The downside is the same as what I've seen with VA benefits, it's either overdone or under what it should be. Of course politics plays into it which removes the human element. Then theres the blame game and no one wanting to take responsibility for what caused us to need military caregivers in the first place.
I'd start with your local VA Caregiver Coordinator. Each VA facility should have one on staff. They can give you details of which program you'd most likely qualify for and explain why, so that you don't waste time applying for the wrong one. They'll help you if you'll be patient and understanding with them. It can be frustrating but I've yet to meet one that hasn't been overloaded with work and doing the best they can.
It's sad to see what was once considered one of the most noble jobs that existed, to serve your country, lose that nobility. But I see struggles, those that seem to have been left behind, far more often than I see honor. I think it's fair to say that as hard as a soldier fights, they should plan to fight that battle twice.
*And a VA-approved attorney with an unjaded, idealist heart who hopes to help others above all else is always a good idea. They aren't free, but they're worth what they charge.
That's the truth what I don't understand if the va says it's presumptive why do u have to go see a nurse practioner to decide if u get benefits after you prove anything you want the president sighnsbthese acts and goes home and he thinks that's it I have decided img going full throttle to get what I deserve
My husband is 100% permanently disabled he came home never to be reviewed again. I applied for the caregiver benefits and I was told I did not qualify. If I don’t qualify, no one does. It just isn’t right. Thank you for the great information.
Yes, not right... I think they're saying the Caregiver benefits apply to those who were on active duty on or after September 01, 2001.
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Not true, I receive caregiver benefits. You need to get in touch with the right person.
This is more information then anyone has given me in the entire time of my husbands disability the VA is not very helpful here in Ga. And because he cant speak or walk anymore I just do the best I can to keep things afloat. Pray for us please and may God always bless you business I wish I could hire you to help us.
I connected with a VFW and they gave me a name and number of a gentleman that helps veterans get their benefits. He didn't charge anything and got my husband approved for 100% totally disabled. VA don't tell you that. What an awesome guy!
You all do a great service your firm does and we all thank you for it
Thank you for the kind words!
During his illness and disability, I quit my job and was his caretaker without being added to his social security benefits and without compensation . Thank you.
Care taker compensation is only for those veterans after 9/11
It changed on 1 October 2022, all can apply now
Clarification: at 7:20 we state that DEA Benefits can be used for 35 weeks-- In fact, it is 36 MONTHS, which we clear up later in the video. Sorry for the error!
Still 36 months...
Available Benefits and Eligibility
You may receive up to 45 months of education benefits, if you began using the program before August 1, 2018. If you began your program on August 1, 2018 or after, you have 36 months to use your benefits. Effective Oct. 1, 2013, some DEA beneficiaries may be eligible for up to 81 months of GI Bill benefits if they use the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance program in conjunction with an entitlement from other VA education programs.
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/DEA.asp
Veterans in Crisis treated as Criminals only furthers the CRISIS!!!!!!
I am reaching out to you as a veteran with major concerns with the government's systemic failures and Judge Cynthia Beemans complete Incompetence. I had a severe crisis back in June 8th 2020, Uneducated Curry County of Oregon treated me as a criminal and caused undue emotional and physical trauma due there severe lack in education. I am truly disheartened and at a loss for words. I am specifically reaching out to you because I believe you are one of the few with an intelligence level that may understand. I have assembled all my data as clearly as I could on a website. Please review Thank you. Www.usvaw.org
The VA granted a pension of $1449 one week before he became paralyzed. Lasted only 5 months he died five months later. They sent me one check after his death. And when I informed them of his death. They sent me three different type of forms to apply for the things you guys talked in the video. I was married for 18 years. Lived with him for almost 20 years. He had appointments to the Examinations for the future claims. He never was able to attend the appointments as he was hospitalized. After his death I found out he sent months before a claim for dependency. The VA paid for Aid Attendance Home Service 4 times per week. I spent hundreds of dollars in Uber to travel to the hospital. I rent a hoyer lift because the doctor here refused to gave us one. Etc etc. This is the first time I've tell my history online. I feel like rant. May not be the right place. But! Who cares. The Veterans Administration has caused so much Trauma and Pain.
Well did you seriously think you get more than is allowed by law?
Did you know the veterans is death do to a Neurosurgeon neglect. And a recently graduate who fractured my husband vertebrates. A screw broke , got lose. He went there to get fix. Not! To end up Cripple, Foot Drop, Fell 10 times in a year. One of those falls broke h iui s arm. Bruises all over because the foot drop condition. A condition he did not had when he went there to get fix. Hit head more than once. Cane, walker, wheelchair, hoyer lift. Final stage.... Paralyzed until his Death. He died with a holes in his body related to bed sores from other hospital neglected his wound care treatment. All related to that operation. He will be alive today . If he had never went to had the operation. VA Doctors Negligence. He was not the only one. Many veterans end up paralyzed from neck down because of Veterans Administration Doctors error. Is not fair. The Hell! We went through. He was the victim of Medical Malpractice. Period.
@@alialive4769 Saying its malpractice vs proving malpractice. Two totally different things. Have you filed a claim or just complaining about it?
@@alialive4769 I’m sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how frustrating and maddening this all must be for you. I hope everything works out well, and I definitely would recommend that you speak with a lawyer ASAP.
@@grantmonge write to the secretary of veteran affairs to fix the VA 's
Problems
every vet and vet spouses need to see this informative video, thanks
@@chawanneburns8413 what???
@@chawanneburns8413 I have no need for all that
@@chawanneburns8413 I have no need for state grants....but you can..
@@chawanneburns8413 no need for that...of the world
Thank you guys for information you shared people as myself . Kudos.
I'm 100% P&T. Just wanted to add that ChampVA allows your spouse to see whatever doctor they want really, but does have deductibles for a few things and doesn't cover dental (why?). Your spouse can however go to a VA center and get much of their care completely free there, except dental. For example, my wife gets her meds using the meds by mail program from the Detroit regional center. ChampVA covers in other countries, and as far as we've experienced so far, seems to be easier to deal with than the Foreign Medical Program. Just FYI.
@@chawanneburns8413 not sure I understand your question. Sorry. Can you clarify a bit?
@@chawanneburns8413 right, that's what grants do... but for what?
thank you for all your hard work and videos on You Tube. i am already rated 100%. as you may already know, the Army or maybe other branches of Service; do not refer or direct Veterans (speaking for myself and others of my generation) to services or legal counsel. I went for many years (40) with no referrals. maybe a composite easy to use app. made by/for your firm. would help.
It means that it will take forever with all that paperwork, abd forms
Thank you for putting ToC in the description!
Great and informative presentation.
Thanks for informing the community!
can someone please explain to me why i got denied twice by the caregiver program when my husband is 100% disabled and we have all the proof of his disabilities and i pretty much do all the things a caretaker does and i also deal with the ups and downs and the emotions that come along with it. i have now had to write a 3rd letter for my appeal explaining to them why i am entitled to this it should not be like this to have to beg for help when this program is to help our veterans and caretakers im in the process of my 3rd appeal and im still waiting on a decision
Is he T&P?
The denial letter should specifically state what they need to support your claim. I would go to Disabled American Veterans and ask them to review the denial and advise you on immediate next steps to expedite your caregiver application.
I tip my hat to you for supporting our 100% disabled veteran. Iknow its not easy . Many blessings to you. SALUTE!!
We need info about Aid and assistance programs for Disabled Vet who is caretaker for wife, and can no longer provide needed assistance. Tks
EldA Robinson, there are a few programs that fall under Aid and Attendance. For this information take a look at our blog. cck-law.com/blog/aid-and-attendance-benefits/
IS the ChampVA medical insurance can be used by the spouse as the main medical insurance? or is champva just a supplementary benefit that acts as a secondary insurance?
Please explain why the Caregiver Program is only available to those veterans who served AFTER Sept. 11, 2011? I served in the Army on active duty for 17 years of honorable service from 1977 to 1994. I have TBI, PTSD, sustained hearing loss where I have to wear hearing aids for life due to mandatory M-16 annual qualification skills, & I had breast cancer where I have had a mastectomy (surgical removal of both breasts) to save my life. I am rated 100% disabled by the VA. Will my spouse qualify for this benefit? Thank you.
Need this answered! My husband died this year, (2021), a Vet, and 100% Total Disabled. Our Adopted Daughter was awarded DEA, back in 2012. Will she still get to use this benifit, till 26 yrs old. Plus, I got Champa, and Medicare. Will I still be able to keep Champa? Really need answers fast!!!
My husband passed away last November we were together for 40 years being a gay couple only married since 2015. He was 100% disabled from agent orange he was a retired major Vietnam veteran I am receiving a spouses pension he died of complications from agent orange am I supposed to receive extra monetary benefits from the pact act ? Thank you for doing what you are for us 🇺🇸
Thank you guys. i will need you guys help one day.
Can my caregiver get a card or paper so they can come Into the commissary
Does DIC apply to a Vet's spouse if the date of marriage was 2019 and his disability was also aggravated in 2019 and he died in 2020 with a 90% disability?
My wife gets free education in Alabama but she already has her masters degree that the va wouldn’t pay for. I wish the va would just pay off her student loans because if she went back to school it would cost them more lol. They need to have that option for souses that already have an education. I find it stupid that they won’t pay for her masters. They told her only bachelors or below. Not sure why that would matter
Can my spouse apply for education benefits abroad in Spain if she doesn’t have a social?
If a vet risked his life as a vfw A vfw should get all benefits no questions asked. The vet Should be taken care of in all aspects.
I'm service connected for prostate and had a operation do I get paid for it
Veterans in Crisis treated as Criminals only furthers the CRISIS!!!!!!
I am reaching out to you as a veteran with major concerns with the government's systemic failures and Judge Cynthia Beemans complete Incompetence. I had a severe crisis back in June 8th 2020, Uneducated Curry County of Oregon treated me as a criminal and caused undue emotional and physical trauma due there severe lack in education. I am truly disheartened and at a loss for words. I am specifically reaching out to you because I believe you are one of the few with an intelligence level that may understand. I have assembled all my data as clearly as I could on a website. Please review Thank you. Www.usvaw.org
Exactly!!
Its a strange situation. If we are honest with the folks that treat our ptsd, then they will either lock us up for safety holds or they will try and take your firearms. 3/187 101
@@veragrimes5948 Well if you are already service-connected you would have been receiving compensation.
As a client for VV board challenge, I thank you for your help. Found your programs here accidentally and WOW very educational
My husband was a hundred percent! From agent orange. Small cell lung cancer lungs lymph node and bones He only lived nine months after finding out. They really don't have much for the wife. I think they need to be took care of.
18:52
Hi
I was told in order to use chapter 35, veteran must be permanently 100% disabled, is this true?
@11X Laipita, That is correct. Chapter 35 does require the veteran to be P&T (permanent and totally - 100% - disabled).
@Air Strike Technologies Take a look here for more information: cck-law.com/blog/specially-adapted-housing-and-automobile-special-adaptive-equipment/
I went to college when my husband received his permanent disability vet benefits, but was never granted any education benefits from VA. Now that he is deceased, his disability went down from permanent to 10%. I could really use education money. I have 5 courses to finish for my degree, but no money to pay for it. Can I still get this DEA money?
Does not sound right
Can a spouse of a Disabled Veteran receive Education Assistance if they have a Permanent Resident Card?
Hello, will you be doing an update on this? with the recent changes to laws and bills? Thanks
My wife was 100/10% p&t disabled. She was awarded that in 1998-99, and we married in 1999. She died in 2005. She clearly died of her service connected disability. Just wondering what out there for me.
This is a long shot my husband was 100% with PTSD AND TBI FOR 5 YEARS I apply for caregiver and was denied all three times. Now he is 100%P&T can I apply again I was told I can't because I did three times already.
I just got bumped up to 80% will my wife be added for compensation or do I have to submit a form to apply for it
Do you have any advice about applying for SSDI? Why would Social Security not review a veterans medical record and then come to the conclusion that you are going to receive SSDI? If a veteran is found fully disabled unemployable because of a service connected physical injury, the VA then says you are truly disabled apply for SSDI. But how can SSDI then deny the veteran? Social Security used the wording stating "We believe you are able to have gainful employment and by our standards are NOT Disabled.". The VA uses many medical personnel to review medical documents before making a decision. But Social Security didn't use a medical professional.
So how can Social Security make a correct decision? Why do you think Social Security would go against the decision that their Government cousin has made? Also how can someone truthfully say that a structurally damaged individual with many other medical issues can have gainful employment? The veteran in question has nerve damage throughout. Cant stay in a single position for long periods of time, has cramps that can come out of nowhere, severe pain and then numbness and tingling aswell. So with the structural damage to a person's body paired with everything else I've listed and some i have not listed... what place of employment is going to work around that? What place of employment is going to allow a veteran to randomly not come in because of how the severity of it all differs day to day? Only places that would work around that would be places where the veteran be talked about is in a high position in the company. Board members, ceo... etc.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
What if the wife is on Champ and had another insurance before getting on Champ, what do I do with the Champ claim that comes in. It says something about sending it in. I don't understand.
I’m a 100% total disability veteran with COPD and now Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? I’ve have also a heart condition, that being congestive heart disease and how could this be caused by the COPD or how can I get this heart condition as a secondary cause for disability?
My wife has been my care provider for the past 25 years and never received any funds from the veterans administration
I don't understand why I didn't qualify for spousal benefits after my husbands death.
Veterans in Crisis treated as Criminals only furthers the CRISIS!!!!!!
I am reaching out to you as a veteran with major concerns with the government's systemic failures and Judge Cynthia Beemans complete Incompetence. I had a severe crisis back in June 8th 2020, Uneducated Curry County of Oregon treated me as a criminal and caused undue emotional and physical trauma due there severe lack in education. I am truly disheartened and at a loss for words. I am specifically reaching out to you because I believe you are one of the few with an intelligence level that may understand. I have assembled all my data as clearly as I could on a website. Please review Thank you. Www.usvaw.org
What did your denial letter say? If you don't meet the requirements you don't get the benefits.
My husband apply so I can become his caregiver but we just got denied 🙅 I been a caregiver for hem seen he got out of the military till now it’s hurts to know that the VA just don’t care
Ihave lost most of my jobs because my husband needs me and VA is not helping 😢😢😢my husband has 80% back knee and all so PTSD he has also been hospitalized please help
we will appeal but what do we do next
read the letter about why you got denied more than likely didn't meet the requirements, thus begin the appeal with vso. and google caregiving and questions that get asked and the level of disability, he'll be rated at
I reached out was told to send paper work. And was told they could not help with my case. No reason was given. So I just figured it had to do with my income.
Ok...So, she first said that the Veteran had to be collecting for ten yrs and married for the same ten yrs...Then...She said that the Vet must collect for ten yrs and been married for one yr..So which one is it ?
I am a veteran on p and t disability. My spouse is on champ va. What happens to her champ va if I die.
Hello, my husband was in the navy for 4 years and army for 3. He was 100 percent disability. He was in the military in 1974 . Can I receive anything?
how do you get educated what your entitled to as I'm the disabled person married to a vet ( they have 40 disability also mines permeant so is Childs) and a disabled son who vet has denied us support or finding. I want to divorce them and I dont know what or were I should start or go, so we can stop the abuse i am so 55
A question in general about CHAMPVA and VA , The husband died about seven years ago and VA , this lady has been having problems With the VA friend of mine her husband passed away they were together for 15 years but they were only married for 8 years but the VA says that cuz they weren't together for 10 yearsso the VA says that she's not doesn't get anything she's not on the VA at all but the CHAMPVA is still pain in her medicines taking care of her medicine how is the VA being wrong to her if she's still getting the the medical stuff
Good Evening, I'm trying to find out if my Caregiver, wife can be subsidized after my death. I am 100% disabled and she takes care of me along with Homebound staff? Thank You
Yes she can. Believe you have to be 100% for at least 10nyrs and married at time of death.
can someone answer my question my husband is at 90 percent and [he tells me that the VA doesn't do anything for the wife at all can u or someone tell me is that true I have been married to him for 7 years and he tells me nothing about the VA help for the wife insurance money or nothing else and I just can not believe that whom can I reach out to for help
What about camp Lejune ; El Toro for bad water. & moffit Point, change to Camp Johnson
Jeebus...that has been addressed by the VA back in 2017. Do some research.
How come as a 100% disabled vet with a service connected disability, my wife was not even allowed to get a flu shot through the VA?
My husband was 100% disabled and died November 12 2021 . I am the spouse for 52 years married . I need help with probate a will .
If my husband died of accidental acute overdose of methadone am I still able to get VA pension. He was disabled and unable to work since service in viet Nam. We were separated because he abused me.
The need to know,thank you this info.
I receive DIC and my spouse was deceased in 2019. Is it true that payment continues if recipient remarried after the age of 57
Hi I’ve been married to a disabled veteran for 13months now... What are the benefits I’m entitled to? Counting on you. Have a good day!!!!
Hello Napari, you can read more about benefits available here: cck-law.com/blog/va-benefits-for-spouses-of-disabled-veterans/
Yes wanted to ask : as caregiver for my disable va husband . I am also disabled, they have discusses putting him in nursing home, if that happens is there any benefits available for me.
I have a question I’m 100% disabled can my wife get Medical from the VA also can travel space a another question is there any place that me and my wife can both go to a rehab for alcohol also can she go to school online or is that limited how many years can she go to school also I have two children A 34-year-old son and a 41-year-old daughter are they eligible for college also Can I go to vocational school for instance like heating and air-conditioning plumbing etc. how many years can each of them go to school what are the question The last time I worked was 2009 when I became 100% disabled🎉 they backdated it to 2012 my question is how do Get SSD do I have to get an advocate or a lawyer how do I go about receiving that benefit and the backpay for it
Do you help veterans....not just with information because as you mentioned doing forms or knowing what is really what we can apply for is very hard for veterans to understand not only that other va assistance programs dont help...and the ones that can help they charge you an arm and a leg
Contact your closest VFW and they may have a number for someone that helps at no charge. That's how my husband got his.
At your 7:20 ish mark, the male said that spouses receive 35 WEEKS of chapter 35, when in actuality, they receive 36 MONTHS of benefits. So, not only is your number wrong, but so is your length.
I picked up on that same error. I feel they should clarify in the comments section.
@@LEO1WOLF agreed.
Thanks for pointing this out! We have pinned a comment for clarification.
Hi my name is Jessica Rosas Saavedra and I am a wife of A navy veteran and I am transgender to. my question is if I divorce do I receive any venefice because he never told me that I was available to receive any
@Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Do you have enough information on the expanded VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) yet to do a new video. So if a veteran is 100% would they still be able to file now instead of waiting the 2 years for all others after 1975.
Thank you for the suggestion. We will consider it for a potential new video in the near future.
If I am rated at 90% and was turned down for 100% because they said that I was employable. My doctor from the VA wrote a letter stating that I was not employable. I have appealed the decision and it has been over 90 days, how long does the VA have to make a decision
Is their benefits for their parents too i always heard about spouse & dependent only about their family members.
I recently married a 100% disabled veteran
My husband refused to give access to any information .
The VA rated me at 80% and approve the unemployability I am receiving 100% payments per month over 3400$However I have not notified that I am I 100% can my spouse apply for DEA benefits?
Yes.
How can I speak to someone regarding Veteran and spouse separated but still married.
I’m a 22 year veteran and my wife served 6 years; she hasn’t been able to work for since 2000 because of disability and she receives sis. Is she able to receive VA compensation?
I am Totally and Permanently 100% disabled through the VA without the ability to work. I have been denied social security disability twice now even with an extensive medical history and my disability paperwork through the VA. How can SS continue to deny me social security benefits?
you need to submit medical record in a monthly basis to your lawyer or directly to SSD
That's called double dipping. It should be illegal. I did 9 tours and got injured but was only able to get 20%.
@@bcsurf7 no is not...you can apply for SSD ..they have a new rule that veterans have priority to apply for SSD.
@@bcsurf7 I would highly recommend contacting a VA rep or the wounded warrior project. Thank you for your service.
bcsurf7 you put your money in a forced bank account and then told you are not able to withdraw. You need help you’re sick 🤕
My vet father passed Dec 2020 and my mother was denied spousal benefits. Ny dads military service was 1959 thru 1962 Can u help?
Great talking points, but most these benefits are for 100% P&T veterans,, you might be giving people false hope.
Smh. Can you guys help me get out of housebound status?
They made that clear in the video.
If the vet was 100 percent disabled less than eight years, does the spouse receive DIC benefits?
What form to fill for a veterans wife with no social security number. Living abroad.
my children are grown(2) I'm Pat's are they still able to get all of this
My husband is a combat veteran from the Korean War. Totally disabled now suffering from Parkinson’s disease.is there anything available
Does anyone know if the raise is only for base or spouse and A&A. Right now I am getting $4331.91.
Can my wife get the army disability retirement benefits and dic at the same time?
spouses receiving dic benifits how does this affect the the pact act
Does the surviving spouse receive dic and survivor pension ?
I want to know if it to late to get life insurance. I m 100% disable I been out since 1986
How does the Caregiver stuff compare to SMC Aid and Attendance for example?
What is SMC AID?
Lani Lias Aid and Attendance is when you need the assistance of another for basic daily tasks...like showering, medication, going to the bathroom...any number of daily kind of tasks that you cannot do yourself.
But to qualify for SMC your injury must be service connected! However the standard caregiver program does not have to be service connected illnesses.
SMC is Special Monthly Compensation. It is additional money given to veterans that qualify. It is extra above what a veteran would recieve besides their VA disability payments. For more info, look up SMC on the VA official website.
Does spouses of a living 100%p&t get champ VA?
I was in from 76 to 78 iam 100% did they change the years for caregivers
Thanks
Ive been out since January 2009 at 100% Disability. Is my wife of 5 1/2 years able to get this DEA/chapter 35 benefit? She only needs to redo a few certifications and somehow get money to do a non paid externship to finish her Associates in Medical Assisting. Is there a way for her to get money or a loan fir that. They expect her there 8-5 M-F so we (myself, the 2 kids, and herself) cant afford her to not have a full time job right now. So getting her degree and ever getting this much better job is basically being stonewalled. Any help would be great. Thank You.
It's my understanding that CHAMPVA and Tricare can not be used together.. If you have Tricare you can not get CHAMPVA
My husband was 100% veteran disabled and past away service connected condition. We had grandson we had been raising . We had full custody as of 2010 and my husband past away August 2014. I was told by Veterans office where I applied for DIC that grandson could not receive anything due to husband did not adopt him. Then I found out from a another grandmother which was in August 2016 that I could adopt him then he could get benefits. I was not told this by VA . I applied and started the adoption . But was turned down because I did not adopt him within 2 years of the death. Please if you could help me let me know. Also this needs to be in handbook or supplied to the widow because there are more grandparents today raising grandchildren. Thank you
@kenndeaux317 that is correct, to be eligible for CHAMPVA, spouses of disabled veterans cannot be eligible for TRICARE
What if you are denied caregiver programs benefits even if you are totally and permanently disabled at 100%.
@KaSandra Nolan, generally speaking in order to be eligible for the caregiver benefits program there are a few criteria that must be met. See our blog here: cck-law.com/blog/who-is-eligible-for-vas-comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers-program
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I am at 80% paid at 100% unemployable, currently fighting social security, they stopped my benifits as they said my condition improved. VA letter says im unemployable, SSI letter say im unemployable. Confused.
Unless you're permanent and totally (pt) disabled then you will have to visit doctor regularly throughout the year. If you do not then they will lower your rating because you are saying that you are getting or are better. #seedoctoroften
Just seeing this video. After searching for months on benefits for spouses while 100% disabled vets are STILL living. So hard to find OMG, but sadly, you guys are still saying what EVERYONE ELSE is saying, like what the heck! We ALL know of the school benefits, and enough info on if our loved ones pass.
We really, really would LOVE to know what are we entitled to NOW.... i.e. 5yr married medical, dental, commissary, px. 10yrs what.... 15yrs and so on.... Please can someone teach a spouse SOMETHING!!!!
Survive benefits. What is it?
Help us PLEASE someone!
I AM CURRENTLY RETIRED AND HAVE AN EIGHTY PERCENT COMBAT RELATED DISABILTY. CAN MY WIFE RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO MINE?
Madams/Sir, would like to ask some informative tips re my Mother's claim..where/who could we get in touch with? Pls help...
Veterans in Crisis treated as Criminals only furthers the CRISIS!!!!!!
I am reaching out to you as a veteran with major concerns with the government's systemic failures and Judge Cynthia Beemans complete Incompetence. I had a severe crisis back in June 8th 2020, Uneducated Curry County of Oregon treated me as a criminal and caused undue emotional and physical trauma due there severe lack in education. I am truly disheartened and at a loss for words. I am specifically reaching out to you because I believe you are one of the few with an intelligence level that may understand. I have assembled all my data as clearly as I could on a website. Please review Thank you. Www.usvaw.org
I was married to my husband for 25 yrs and we are divorce do I have any rights
My individual disabilities total 240% but my combined rating is 100% plus I get a SMC. I have multiple blood cancers and gene mutations (Camp LeJeune contaminated drinking water). These blood cancers are not curable absent a stem cell transplant. I will be on chemo for the balance of my life or until my blood cancers mutate to full blown Leukemia at which time I will have go undergo a stem cell transplant if I'm a candidate at the time. My wife drives me to my doctor appointments and travels with me to Sloan Cancer Center. So is my wife entitled to care giver benefits? She currently has CHAMPVA insurance.
VA has a tool to check if you are eligible for the caregiver program. You can try it out here: www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/caregiver_eligibility_check.asp We wish you the best of luck!
Do d i c benefits only apply to a spouse or can it apply to surviving kids also
How do you qualify as a caregiver? My husband is a disabled vet but is still able to work and all that, he has some mental issues that he needs help with. Could I qualify as a care giver?
@Sarah Leroy, thanks for reaching out. In order to be eligible as a caregiver, one must be providing at-home care to a veteran who has a serious service-connected injury such as a traumatic brain injury. The veteran is in need of care because of the inability to perform one or more activities of daily living.
cck-law.com/blog/who-is-eligible-for-vas-comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers-program/
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I was going to get my wife to be my caretaker but she's been making comments how she will use that position to control me and get power over me. Time for a divorce.
Veterans in Crisis treated as Criminals only furthers the CRISIS!!!!!!
I am reaching out to you as a veteran with major concerns with the government's systemic failures and Judge Cynthia Beemans complete Incompetence. I had a severe crisis back in June 8th 2020, Uneducated Curry County of Oregon treated me as a criminal and caused undue emotional and physical trauma due there severe lack in education. I am truly disheartened and at a loss for words. I am specifically reaching out to you because I believe you are one of the few with an intelligence level that may understand. I have assembled all my data as clearly as I could on a website. Please review Thank you. Www.usvaw.org
@@WilloClan Stay off the drugs man. This is about VA benefits.
I am a disabled vet and I have a service animal. I was taken via ambulance to a local hospital due to a fall. Once at the hospital, my service dog was denied entrance for 3 reasons. 1. He didn't have a vest...2. The security officer demanded to see his vet shot records...3. I needed to provide state proof he is a service dog.
Problem:.
1. He had his vest. I hadn't put it on him, it was in my purse. ADA doesn't require a vest.
2. Demanding to see shot records, my service animal had his current shot tags on his collar
3. Demanding state proof of his "service animal " status. There is not no such of "proof" ..state registration does not exists in Colorado
Next: security officer stated I could go out online and purchase "registration " for $70. So, false paperwork is ok? I was denied my animal and my civil rights to have him with me
It's okay to leave pets at home. It's a place for sick people not pets. If this helps any.
Why can't I get paid to take care of my husband
Aid and attendance is the Form you need to complete. Go online and complete the form. Contact the VA at 18008271000. Ask them where to send the Form.
Our divorce states that upon his death, I am to be treated as his wife. Upon his death, would I be entitled to any benefits and if so, how do I go about securing those benefits?
Thank you.
Divorced is divorced.