National Care Planning Council
Support for Those Who Help Veterans

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Helping Veterans

    Senior Veteran HouseholdsSenior veteran households represent 55% of the 22.7 million veterans in the United States.

    Generally, once a senior veteran or a family member has been made aware of the VA benefits available to them, the veteran or family member will eagerly seek out an individual who can explain these benefits in more detail. Less than 12% of U.S. seniors are actually receiving this benefit.

Accreditation and Fees

    According to 38 USC § 5901 and 5904, no person may help a veteran with an initial claim for benefits unless that person is accredited through VA. Additionally, no fee may be charged that is directly related to the filing of an initial claim. Doing so is illegal. Many members of the NCPC are accredited and no member of the NCPC charges a fee that is directly related to the filing of an initial claim.

Important Notice

    Any individual assisting a veteran must take into account the impact of Medicaid eligibility, tax issues, selling a home, and a host of other interrelated issues. Any individual who does not provide this comprehensive approach is doing the claimant a disservice and could cause potential problems.

Support for Those Who Help Veterans

Providing education about benefits available from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a way for attorneys, financial practitioners, care providers and facilities to help their clients or residents. The items below are designed to help you provide the best possible claims support and remain compliant with VA.

VA Accreditation

VA ACCREDITATION

Accreditation is required to help veterans with claims. We offer study materials, practice tests, and help to pass the VA exam.

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CLE to Maintain VA Accreditation

CLE FOR ACCREDITATION

To maintain accreditation with VA you must periodically complete qualifying CLE on veterans benefits, law, and procedures.

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How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors

BOOK: How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors (2024 Edition)

We are proud to offer this new book as a welcome resource for veterans, their families, and for those who assist veterans. There is no other book available that incorporates VA's "Fully Developed Claims" procedures with detailed instructions on filing for various types of benefts including Pension, Aid & Attendance, DIC, Compensation, SMC, Burial, Accrued, and more.

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