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Veteran’s Aid
VA Benefits Attorney in Ormond Beach & Palm Coast, FL
You've served, protected, and fought for our country. Now, it's time for someone to fight for you to receive the benefits you deserve. The veteran's aid lawyers at Selis Law Firm specialize in helping veterans and their families throughout Florida navigate the complexities of qualifying, applying for, and receiving Veterans Benefits. Our skilled and compassionate legal team, led by Scott A. Selis, understands the nuance of the veteran's aid system and can reduce your risk of complications or mistakes that could delay benefits or result in a denied application or claim. Call us now to schedule a consultation with our VA benefits attorney in Ormond Beach, FL, and Palm Coast, FL.
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What Is a VA Benefits Attorney?
Planning for the cost of long-term care can be confusing and overwhelming. In Florida, long-term care costs are rising, and many people can't afford to pay for an assisted living facility, nursing home, or other long-term care facility. However, the government has created a program that provides financial assistance or coverage for medical costs and long-term care costs to those who have served our country. A VA benefits attorney is a qualified professional who can help you navigate the process of determining eligibility for and applying for these benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Why Hire an Attorney for Veterans and Elder Care Legal Services?
When you hire an attorney for veterans and elder care legal services, they can make the process of applying for VA benefits less stressful, confusing, or overwhelming. A VA disability benefits attorney can help you with:
- Help you avoid common mistakes or missing information that could delay your benefits or result in a denied application or claim
- Preserve your rights throughout the process
- Address errors made by the VA office
- Gather documents, information, and evidence to support your application or claim
- Write legal arguments or clarify issues if there is a problem
- Determining eligibility for VA disability benefits, pensions, and other benefits
- Help you navigate the process of applying for benefits and ensuring all necessary documentation and paperwork is submitted
- Help you handle application or claim rejections and navigate the appeals process
- Work with a qualified physician to schedule an Independent Medical Examination (IME) to assess your disability rating and determine if it is accurate
Understanding Eligibility for VA Elder Care Benefits
The wartime veteran's pension benefit is a tax-free payout to low-income veterans and their spouses. It's designed to provide financial assistance to veterans who served during specific wartime periods, even if they didn't see combat directly. However, the eligibility and application process can be challenging for veterans and their families. Our legal team will guide you through the eligibility process to see if you qualify based on your service dates, length of service, discharge status, current health, and other factors to maximize your benefit amount.
Once we determine your eligibility, we will submit the necessary documentation to ensure you get the financial support you need. Don't undertake this time-consuming and frustrating process without the help of a skilled veteran's aid lawyer.
Different Types of Veterans Benefits for Elderly Care
Our attorneys can also help you explore other types of VA benefits that may be available to you depending on your eligibility, including:
- Disability compensation for injuries or diseases that occurred while serving in the military
- Free or low-cost medical care for hospitalization, outpatient treatment, medications, prosthetics, and long-term care
- Housing assistance, including help with VA home loans
- Counseling and mental health treatment
- Life insurance
- Small business loans
- Burial benefits
Veterans who require assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, or preparing meals due to aging or a disability may be eligible for VA Aid and Attendance benefits. This benefit can supplement your pension amount to enhance your quality of life and allow you to continue living independently. Our team has successfully filed for countless Aid and Attendance benefits. Our knowledge and skills enable us to streamline the process, so you get the benefits you need now. You may qualify if you experience any of the following:
- You require extra assistance when performing routine tasks, such as bathing, eating, or dressing.
- You're suffering from an illness that requires you to spend most of the day in bed.
- You've been placed in an assisted living facility or nursing home due to a physical or mental disability.
- You have 5/200 eyesight or less in both eyes, even when wearing glasses or contacts, or your field of vision is five degrees or less.
Explore Our Other Elder Law Services in Florida
In addition to helping clients secure veterans benefits for elderly care, we offer other elder law services in Florida. Call us now to schedule a consultation for any of our other services:
Schedule a Consultation With Our VA Disability Benefits Attorney
At Selis Elder Law, we provide our clients with comprehensive elder law, estate planning, and probate services throughout the state of Florida. If you or a loved one is having trouble navigating the process of applying for VA elder care benefits, our skilled and compassionate legal team can help. We can help you better understand your eligibility for VA benefits, gather documentation and information for the application process, and apply for veterans benefits for elderly care and other needs. We can also help you handle rejected or denied applications or claims and file appeals. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our VA disability benefits attorney in Ormond Beach, FL, or Palm Coast, FL.
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