Making assumptions is easy. Most of us do this on a regular basis. We have certain prejudices or preconceived notions about other people. We make assumptions about their behavior, what they must be like because of the way they dress, the way they talk, or the way they look at us. It’s a natural part of society, but those prejudices, those preconceived notions can cause people to miss out on some wonderful opportunities.

 

Aid and Attendance: Aid and Attendance Benefit

Aid and Attendance: Aid and Attendance Benefit

 

It could be some great friendships. It might be an exciting business opportunity that simply passes a person by. For some veterans, if they make assumptions about certain pensions, such as they know, without a doubt, for which they wouldn’t qualify, they won’t apply. But what if some of these veterans could have been receiving a couple of thousand dollars every month to pay for home care needs that was sorely required?

 

These veterans might turn to family and friends.

Like any other individual, disabled or elderly, when they have difficulty at home, they often turn to family and friends. They call on a spouse, adult child, sibling, best friend, or even a neighbor for some help around the house every once in a while. They might need a ride to get to a doctor’s appointment. They may no longer drive themselves. They may have trouble preparing a healthy meal because they either don’t have the skills, experience, or ability to get things down from the cabinets.

 

Many family and friends will be more than willing to help, at least at first.

Then the daily rigors of life start to take a toll. Those individuals have to spend more time focused on their own needs and that means less time for this aging or disabled veteran. Hiring an experienced and professional home care aide through an agency would be a wonderful asset.

Many of these veterans already know this, but they simply can’t afford it. Their pension, disability payments, or other income is barely enough to cover their basic living expenses, they never consider it more seriously. If the veteran is considered a wartime veteran, if they served at least one day of their active duty service during a time of official combat, if their service was at least 90 days (if they served any time during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War) or two years (if they served any time during the Gulf War), if they can prove home care is necessary, and if they are limited in income and assets, they might be eligible for the Aid and Attendance Benefit.

It’s important not to make assumptions without knowing all the facts and details surrounding this and other pensions that can be beneficial for veterans of all ages and from all walks of life.

 

If you or a loved one are in need of more information on Aid and Attendance, please contact the friendly staff at Veterans Care Coordination™. Call today: 1-855-380-4400

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About Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO

Kyle founded Veterans Care Coordination in April 2011. As its founder and CEO of VCC, Kyle is driven by the memory of his grandfather, a World War II Veteran who unnecessarily missed out on essential VA benefits because Kyle’s family wasn’t aware of available opportunities. In recognition of his impact in leadership, Kyle was named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list and St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s “100 St. Louisans to Know” in 2014. VCC was named a St. Louis Small Business Monthly “Top 20” small business and a finalist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace (2015-2022), St. Louis Business Journal Best Place to Work (2019 & 2022), and the Arcus Awards (2014). The team has served more than 14,000 Veteran clients and their families. Kyle frequently speaks on Veterans’ benefits, addressing conferences such as the Home Care Association of America and Decision Health. He is passionate about giving back and has built a charitable-minded organization that supports various philanthropic efforts.