Vincent J. Russo Law & Associates, P.C.

Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm

Veteran Benefits

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Benefits available to veterans of

  • Mexican Border War
    May 9, 1916 – April 5, 1917
  • World War I
    April 6, 1917 – April 1, 1920*
  • World War II
    December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
  • Korean War
    June 27, 1950 – Jan. 31, 1955
  • Vietnam War
    February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975*
  • Persian Gulf War
    August 2, 1990 - to be determined

*Subject to certain qualification requirements You did not have to be in a war zone. The time of your service is what counts,

Disability Benefit

For those veterans with a service related disability.
There are no limitations on income and assets.

Pension Benefit

There are limitations on income and assets.
The most common pension benefit is Aid and Attendance.

Aid and Attendance

For those in need of assistance with dressing, toileting, ambulating.

Income and asset limitations apply to Veteran or his or her spouse.

There is an income test but nonreimbursed medical expenses can offset
income overages.

Home Care Benefits can be approved as aid and attendance even when provided
by a family member and can also be provided to spouse of veteran.

This tax free benefit can help offset the cost of home care, and can even make
assisted living more affordable.

Pension Benefits for Surviving Spouse of Veteran

Widow must be over 65 or totally disabled, and meet the financial requirements for the pension.

Veteran Benefits

 

  • Benefits are Income Tax Free.
  • Agent Orange settlement payments are not counted as income or assets for pension benefits.

Planning for Eligibility

Most pension benefits have asset and income limits. Planning for eligibility is
essential. There are planning strategies that will qualify a veteran for benefits.
This planning must be accomplished prior to applying for a pension benefit.

 

The law firm of Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C is ready to help you and your family with special needs planning. Please call us for a complimentary, over the phone assessment at 516-683-1717 to see whether meeting with a special needs (disability) lawyer can help you.