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Veterans

TomSlick

(12,006 posts) Wed Feb 28, 2024, 09:41 PM Feb 2024

Any experience out there with VA benefits for assisted living? [View all]

My father was a Korean War combat veteran. Dad recently died and Mom has moved to an assisted living facility.

My brother has been in contact with "Patriot Angels" that is telling him that mom they get her a VA benefit to help pay the assisted living costs - for a fee.

I'm skeptical (I'm always skeptical) but "Patriot Angels" has a good BBB rating and more good reviews than bad.

Does anyone have experience with "Patriot Angels" or aware of such VA benefits?

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Any experience out there with VA benefits for assisted living? [View all] TomSlick Feb 2024 OP

Was your dad already getting VA benifits? gay texan Feb 2024 #1

No. TomSlick Feb 2024 #2

Get down to the local VA office gay texan Feb 2024 #4

Thanks. That's obviously the better choice. TomSlick Feb 2024 #5

Dude, the "companies" gay texan Feb 2024 #6

Shockingly, the SiL decided to talk to the VA without the "company." TomSlick Mar 2024 #11

Does your state government have a Veterans Affairs Dept? GP6971 Mar 2024 #10

Your local VA office can assist getting aid and attendance for your Mom. It is a free service. 33taw Feb 2024 #3

Aid and Attendance Pension waterwatcher123 Feb 2024 #7

Hey, thank you so much for posting this. Susan Calvin Feb 2024 #8

Thanks, very helpful. TomSlick Feb 2024 #9

Do not pay ANY fees. That is the sign of a scam. Jacson6 Mar 2024 #12

Thanks. We're dealing directly with the VA. TomSlick Mar 2024 #13

It will take time, but the VA will get it done correctly without charge. denbot Apr 2024 #14