micmon
New member
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2021
- Messages
- 6
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 04/2021
- Country
- US
- State
- TX
- City
- Weatherford
Hi all. I am a US Army vet (Vietnam era) and was diagnosed with Bulbar onset ALS on 4/6/21. I have been told about, and have done some preliminary research on VA benefits available. How do I start? Download and fill out the claim form myself? Hire an attorney? Contact PVA or the like?
Are benefits based on financial need? I have an amount of retirement money and a Medicare Advantage Plan through my husband's retirement employer. Also, I am fortunate enough to have long-term care insurance (I've been paying Genworth for 30 years and plan to get some of that $$ back.) Will having such resources prevent me from getting help from VA. Vehicle adaptions etc.
Are benefits based on financial need? I have an amount of retirement money and a Medicare Advantage Plan through my husband's retirement employer. Also, I am fortunate enough to have long-term care insurance (I've been paying Genworth for 30 years and plan to get some of that $$ back.) Will having such resources prevent me from getting help from VA. Vehicle adaptions etc.