| Aid & Attendance Handbook for Professionals & Consultants
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| The Ordered Process of Helping Clients Obtain Aid and attendance pension benefit Benefits ......... 123 Forms List from Support Packet ...................................................... 124 Planning Case #1 ......................................................................... 124 Planning Case #1 Worksheet ......................................................... 128 Planning Case #1 Software Screenshot ........................................... 129 Planning Case #2 ......................................................................... 130 Planning Case #2 Worksheet ......................................................... 133 Planning Case #2 Software Screenshot ........................................... 134 Planning Case #3 ......................................................................... 135 Planning Case #4 ......................................................................... 137 Medicaid Rules Governing Single Premium Immediate Annuities 140 APPENDIX I Glossary and Lists 143 Understanding the Special Language of VA ............................................ 144 Veterans Service Organizations ............................................................ 148 2007 List of State Veterans Homes ....................................................... 150 VA Medical Facilities and Regional Offices ............................................. 157 APPENDIX II Citations and Extracts 199 Charging a Fee .................................................................................. 200 The Initial Claims Process ................................................................... 202 Determining Veteran Status for Benefits ................................................. 209 Verification of Facts and Relationships .................................................. 217 Rating for Income and Disability ........................................................... 226 Income, Asset Tests and Unreimbursed Medical Costs ............................ 235 Calculation of Benefits and General Statements ........................................... 235 Income ......................................................................................... 236 Income Exclusions and Deductions ......................................................... 242 Unreimbursed Medical Costs ................................................................ 247 Net Worth ...................................................................................... 259 EVRs -- Eligibility Verification Reports ................................................... 267 |
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