Surviving Spouses

Elderly war era veterans, and their surviving spouses, could be eligible for a VA tax-free financial benefit to help offset the cost of care.  Some people have the idea that this benefit is only...

Have you recently looked into assisted living costs for an elderly person? If yes, you may have had sticker shock.  Depending on the state, the average cost of assisted living facilities in the U.S....

If you are the widow of a deceased veteran, you may be eligible for veteran surviving spouse benefits for assisted living. The benefit is called Aid and Attendance. It is a reimbursement for care...

I’m astounded to encounter so many families who are unaware of a VA benefit for a mother or relative who is a surviving spouse of a wartime veteran.  It’s called the “Aid & Attendance...

If you were married to a U.S. military veteran, you may be eligible for VA nursing home benefits for spouses. The benefit, called Aid and Attendance pension is a lifetime financial benefit that pays...

If you are the spouse of a deceased veteran, you may be entitled to compensation.  VA benefits for spouses of deceased veterans include Disability Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Survivors Pension and Aid and Attendance. Disability Indemnity...

Veteran’s widows, also referred to as surviving spouses, may be eligible for a VA benefit called Aid and Attendance.  It provides up to $1,244 in monthly compensation to help cover the cost of facility...

The Veterans Administration provides financial help and other types of assistance to the widows of U.S. military veterans. Financial assistance includes a Survivors Pension for low-income widows, and Aid and Attendance for long-term care. According...