Veteran’s Benefits for Long Term Care
Contact Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., an Experienced Attorney in Dealing with Veteran’s Benefits. Visit www.njveteranbenefitsattorney.com to learn more.
VA pensions are not solely for wartime veterans who were wounded or disabled while serving in the armed forces. Millions of veterans and their spouses are eligible for special monthly benefits simply because they are over 65 years old and either are homebound, in assisted living facilities, or in a nursing home. All that must be shown is that the veteran’s medical expenses exceed certain income and asset limitations. Benefits can considerably assist any veteran in long term care expenses.
"Early Dementia, Alzheimer’s. My Mom’s health deteriorated to the point she required full-time care. She wanted to live at home, but required regular help with the essentials of daily living (i.e. dressing, bathing, etc.). As her caregiver daughter, the responsibilities fell on me to figure out what to do. Thank goodness for Fredrick Niemann and Mr. Niemann.
He met with me and explained all of my options for my mom, from at home/community care, assisted living, state, county and local programs for the elderly, financial eligibility for benefits, Medicaid qualification, pharmaceutical assistance, utility aid, Medicare and Veteran’s benefits, etc. While I felt overwhelmed by it all, Mr. Niemann clearly was in control of what could be done for Mom. We engaged him to make applications for subsidized at-home care and assistance through available grant programs and as part of his services to us, he is counseling us on a reverse mortgage, income and financial products to enhance Mom’s monthly income and to reduce her expenses. Mom would tell me to let Mr. Niemann make all the decisions although I am her Power of Attorney. I value so much his confident and generally caring manner. If you’re trying to help your Mom, Dad or family member deal with a life changing health condition, call Fredrick Niemann. I’m glad I did and so is Mom."
—Mary Layton, Farmingdale, NJ» Read more testimonials
Please consider consulting an experienced veteran’s benefit lawyer, as there are many difficult aspects to veteran benefits that they can explain to you. Qualifying for veteran benefits is not the only concern that must be considered. Other common concerns and questions, which an experienced attorney can assist you with, often relate to:
- Care options available in the local community for not just the veteran, but their spouse as well
- How VA, Medicare, and Medicaid apply to your life under your specific circumstances
- A calculation of the actual dollar benefit that one can expect, as well as costs expected with any move being considered
- Income tax, estate tax, or gift tax issues
- Documents relating to estate planning, include Power of Attorney, wills, and trusts
- Reviewing your personal, financial, and family resources
- Analysis of financial suitability of assets (preservation)
- Weighing the positives and negatives of planning options
- Submission of a VA claim form
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If you have any questions regarding VA benefits or long term care in New Jersey, please do not hesitate to call Fredrick, P. Niemann, Esq. at Toll Free: (888) 800-7442 or email him at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com.