Do You Want a Monthly Check From the VA?
You may be eligible for a monthly check from the VA in many cases of between $1,200 and $3,252 per month (or more for …
Nursing Homes for Eligible Veterans in NJ
Nursing home placement for veterans residing in NJ is available from two sources within the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs — the veteran’s health …
National Guard and Eligibility for a NJ Veteran’s Home
Veterans are defined under N.J.A.C. § 5A:5-1.2 (the regulation governing veteran’s homes). The definition reads that a veteran is “a person who has been …
Can a Member of the New Jersey National Guard Be Eligible for a NJ Veterans Home?
Veterans eligible for a NJ veterans home are defined under N.J.A.C. § 5A:5-1.2 (the regulation governing veterans’ homes) as “A person who has been …
Veteran’s Pension Planning for Long Term Care Costs Under the New Department of Veterans Affairs Regulations
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) adopted regulations concerning eligibility for Veteran’s Benefits to help pay for long term care costs. There are many …
Veterans Benefits for At-Home Care Does Not Require That the Veteran Be a Combat Soldier
Did you know that Veterans home care benefits are available for a military veteran? Recently I met with an Army veteran client who had …
A Remarried Widow of a Veteran is Not Eligible for Military Aid and Attendance Benefits from the U.S. Government
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Veteran’s Benefits Attorney Here’s a question that came up during a …
Major Changes to Veterans Pension Benefit for Long Term Care coming October 18, 2018
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a Freehold Township, Monmouth County New Jersey Veterans Benefits Attorney The VA has made changes to their pension benefit eligibility …
NY Times Article on VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Their Spouses
Just a Little Misleading But This Point is True… Avoid the Scammers By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, New Jersey …
HOW THE VETERAN COMPENSATION AND PENSION PROGRAM WORKS: AN OVERVIEW
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Veterans Benefits Attorney New Jersey Veterans disabled by injury or disease caused by or aggravated by …
DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR THE NEW JERSEY VETERAN
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. an Accredited New Jersey Veterans Benefits Attorney Disability compensation is available to a NJ veteran who has suffered an …
WHO ELSE WANTS A MONTHLY CHECK FROM THE VA?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a Veterans Benefits Attorney You may be eligible for a monthly check from the VA… in many cases $1000 …
VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2011
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Accredited Veteran’s Benefit Lawyer The first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made, bringing a …
Do You Have Uninsured Medical Expenses that May Qualify You For Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit in New Jersey
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Accredited Veterans Benefits Attorney It’s important to learn what the VA considers “Unreimbursed Medical Expenses” – that is, …
Fact Sheet — Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefit (Commonly Called Aid and Attendance)
Why is it important for government agencies, care providers or eldercare advisers to know about this Pension? The national care planning Council estimates that …
VA Announces $4.7 Million to Help Caregivers Department Enhancing Education, Training and Resources
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it will provide nearly $4.7 million for “caregiver assistance pilot programs” to expand and improve health …
Report Says That VA’s Disability Benefit System Needs Major Overhaul
The Department of Veterans Affairs should overhaul its outdated system of compensating former military personnel for disabling injuries they suffered during their service, the …