Where to Get Help With VA Aid & Attendance Paperwork in California

Applying for VA Aid & Attendance benefits can feel overwhelming.

The paperwork can be complex, time-consuming, and filled with detailed requirements that can be difficult to navigate alone.

When handling the process on your own, you may find yourself sorting through lengthy forms, gathering extensive documentation, meeting strict deadlines, and trying to understand legal language that is not always clearly explained.

One small mistake or missing document can delay the process.

That is why Veterans Home Care created the VetAssist® Program.

What is VetAssist®?

The VetAssist® Program helps eligible veterans and surviving spouses apply for a special Department of Veterans Affairs benefit known as Aid & Attendance. VA Aid and Attendance is a tax-free monthly benefit for eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who have financial need. It is an additional payment added to the VA Pension and is designed for individuals who require regular help from another person with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, or mobility. The benefit provides extra financial support to help cover the cost of long-term care or in-home assistance on a permanent basis. This benefit is a pension available to veterans who received an honorable or general discharge and served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during a period of war, as well as qualifying surviving spouses. You lcan ask Elder Love USA if you are eligible here.

Veterans Home Care has been assisting veterans with VA applications since 2003.

Their team understands exactly what documentation the VA requires and helps guide families through the application process from start to finish.

With your permission, they also communicate directly with the VA and follow up on your behalf throughout the approval process.

One of the unique features of the VetAssist® Program is that care can begin shortly after the application is submitted, rather than waiting months for approval.

Elder Love USA is proud to partner with Veterans Home Care through the VetAssist® Program.

We can help with initial screenings, provide information about eligibility, and refer you directly to Veterans Home Care to begin the application process.

Once a VetAssist® Program application is submitted, Elder Love USA can begin providing home care services.

These may include assistance with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, companionship, meal preparation, transferring in and out of bed, personal care, respite care, laundry, light housekeeping, transportation where available, access to a medical alert system with Alexa technology, and referrals to additional community resources that improve quality of life.

For qualifying individuals, these services can begin without delay and without out-of-pocket costs, offering peace of mind and meaningful support when it matters most.

If you or a loved one is a veteran or surviving spouse in California and needs help navigating VA Aid & Attendance benefits, support is available and you do not have to go through the process alone. Other Options

Accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs)

Veterans Service Organizations have trained, VA-accredited representatives who can help with filing Aid & Attendance claims and other VA benefits at no cost. Find an accredited rep or VSO: VA accredited representative search tool (VA.gov)

American Legion service officers: Find a Veteran Service Officer (American Legion)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) assistance: VFW Department of California benefits help County Veterans Service Offices (CVSOs) – California

Every California county has a County Veterans Service Office that provides free benefit counseling, claim preparation, and submission support (including Aid & Attendance). You can call 844-SERV-VET to locate your office. Learn more here: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/County-Veteran-Service-Organization

San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/veterans_services VA Regional Benefit Offices You can visit or contact your local VA Regional Office for in-person help with applications, eligibility questions, understanding required forms, and benefit counseling. Look for the closest regional office in your area here: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices

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This article was made by  Elder Love USA.

As the only nonprofit agency in California offering home care services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate affordable in-home care.  

All caregivers undergo thorough background checks and training with certification.  

Our rates are lower than other providers thanks to partnerships, donations, grants, and revenue from our cleaning program.  

Our caregivers can assist with personal care, shopping, cooking, transportation, housekeeping, and case management.  

We proudly serve Riverside County, CA, San Diego County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Orange County, CA, Imperial County, CA, and Phoenix, AZ. 

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