We are sorry to hear of your husband's care needs increasing. If you are a Michigan resident, feel free to contact us for more information about this benefit. If you're not a Michigan resident, we suggest contacting an attorney in your state who is VA accredited. If you're not sure who to reach out to, we can help you find someone. Call 810-694-9000.

If you are not in Michigan, we may be able to refer you to a qualified attorney in your area. If you are in Michigan, give us a call. We likely can help.

Great Question! The Aid and Attendance benefit is open to veterans who qualify during certain periods of wartime that the VA determines by the veteran's date of service. If you have someone you think could be eligible for this benefit, you are welcome to give our office a call or contact a Veteran's Service Organization near you.

Hello David. We may be able to assist. Please call our office at 800-990-6030, and we can discuss your situation. If we are unable to help, we'll refer you to someone we trust.

Hi Joseph - we thank both you and your son for your service, and we are sorry to hear of your struggles. Based on the circumstances, a VA decision or denial can sometimes be appealed. You are welcome to give us a call to discuss this further at (800) 990-6030.

@@mannorlawgroup I left a message reg: medical malpractice, long-term prescription of Benzo’s (valium) for 7 yrs, Ray Charles could see that they are for short-term 3-4 weeks. Joseph Arsanis

We are sorry to hear of your troubles. We do know that since COVID-19, processing time at the VA has gone up considerably. We've had to reach out to senators as well, and that does often help things move along. You or your VSO should be able to log into your online account to view the status of your application and go from there. We suggest contacting your VSO again for assistance. If you receive a denial letter, give our office a call and we can discuss other possible options.

@@mannorlawgroup Thanks so much for your timely reply. It's good to know that there is a beautiful person on the other end.

Good Morning Mr. Manor Back on the 27th of March my VSO informed me that the VA has a "suspense date of April 24th". I asked him about what a suspense date means but he didn't really explain it well. Do you know what a suspense date means? PS: You and your family have a beautiful Easter weekend. I'm watching the Masters, hahaha.

@@mikee2 that is a great question! A "suspense date" is the date on which the file will be reviewed for further action. It does not mean a decision or action will be taken on that date. It basically means the VA isn’t looking at your file until that time.

@@mannorlawgroup Wow, thanks for your quick reply. I don't understand why it has taken 9 months up to now. I qualify on all categories. It should be a fairly simple claim. I have written to members of congress, the head of the VA and Sen. Marsha Blackburn. That was back in January. I have a VSO and he seems to be very understanding. I think I'm getting to the point where I could use your services. I am under serious financial strain and it's affecting my health. About a month ago, my heart started bouncing around and my doctor said I had arrhythmia. Now I'm afraid I might not even see my VA Pension. I'm 76 and only God knows how many punches I have left on my card.

Hello Eugene - we are so sorry for your loss. It may be possible, but there are many pending factors that would need to be reviewed. We suggest working with a VSO (veteran service officer) near you. If you are a Michigan resident, you are welcome to call our law firm at (810) 694-9000 to speak with our intake team.

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Hello, and thanks for your comment! This is true. You must be 65 or disabled to be eligible for this benefit.

In-home care can count as a medical expense for aid and attendance. There are forms the care provider must be willing to complete and a few stipulations, of course, but it's definitely a common expense. If you are a Michigan resident, feel free to contact us for more information about this benefit. If you're not a Michigan resident, we suggest contacting an attorney in your state who is VA accredited. If you're not sure who to reach out to, we can help you find someone. Call 810-694-9000.

@@mannorlawgroup thank you for the quick and informative reply. 😀