OF INTEREST TO VETERANS OF THE ARMED SERVICES
Veterans Administration Aid a Attendance Benefit Program
Documents Required
1. Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214). If you need to request
military records, you can either fill out Standard Form 180 or, you can visit http://www.archives.govist-touis/military-personnel/standard-form180.html. Full instructions on how to request military records is listed on that site.
2. Copy of Marriage Certificate and all marital information (surviving
spouses only).
3. Copy of the Death Certificate (surviving spouses only).
4. Copy of current Social Security Award Letter (the letter that
Social Security send at the
beginning of the year stating what your monthly amount will be for the following year).
5. Net Worth information, including bank accounts, CDs, Trusts,
Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, etc.
6. Proof of al! income from pensions, retirement, interest income
from investments, annuities,
etc.
7. If you are a court-appointed guardian of the veteran or surviving spouse, a certified copy of the court order of the appointment is required.
8. Proof of insurance premiums, medications, medical bills or
any other medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
9. Physician statement that includes current diagnosis, medical
status, prognosis, name and
address, ability to care for self, ability to travel unattended, etc
10. Banking information for Direct Deposit of A8.A monthly payments
(include a voided check).
11. Employment history (does not apply if you are over 65).
12. List
of all doctors and hospitals visited in the last year.
To qualify financially, an applicant must have less than $80,000 in assets, EXCLUDING their home and vehicles.
For more information contact your local VA Office
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