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Veterans

marie999

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13. My husband has been on Aid and Attendance for 10 years.

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Thu Sep 24, 2020, 10:40 AM

Sep 2020

He gets an additional $750 a month in his disability deposit because I have to cook his food, clean his clothes, and help him get in and out of the bath tub. It does not matter who takes care of a disabled veteran, hired help or a spouse.

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VA assisted living program [View all] Croney Sep 2020 OP

I haven't heard of this. GP6971 Sep 2020 #1

I don't know if they have been designated disabled, Croney Sep 2020 #2

It might be perfectly legit but I think you probably should look into it drray23 Sep 2020 #3

This is a real benefit. I'm not sure why it's not more widely known Iris Sep 2020 #4

Thank you, I will learn more about this. Croney Sep 2020 #6

I agree. I will find out more. Croney Sep 2020 #5

My Mom got $1,200 a month until she was placed in a V.A. home. She lived in the home 3Hotdogs Sep 2020 #8

I'm glad to hear this; thanks. Croney Sep 2020 #9

I did not know. Susan Calvin Sep 2020 #7

You're welcome, and I hope it can be of use to you. Croney Sep 2020 #10

Depending on the facility, there can be waiting lists for beds. Vets get priority list. 3Hotdogs Sep 2020 #11

Thank you for that detailed information. They are not leaving their house at this time. Croney Sep 2020 #12

My husband has been on Aid and Attendance for 10 years. marie999 Sep 2020 #13

Thank you! That is good news. Croney Sep 2020 #14