Elder Law: New rules make changes to veterans’ needs-based government benefits

On Sept. 18, the Department of Veterans Affairs published new rules regarding needs-based, non-service related governmental benefits for veterans and their spouses. These benefits are commonly known as Aid and Attendance benefits. The new rules became effective Oct. 18. Aid and Attendance, along with another needs-based benefit called Housebound Allowance, provide monthly cash assistance paid …

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