Medical care

Elder law attorney Jim Koewler joins Suzanne to talk about presumptive qualifications for VA Compensation, particularly service during Vietnam, in which veterans are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange if certain disabilities have occurred. At the 6 minute point, Jim talks about services administered through the health side of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the same group that runs the VA hospital.

When qualifications are met, the Department of Veterans Affairs rates the level of disability, from 0 to 100 in increments of 10. The money received is based on that level. Elder law attorney Jim Koewler joins Suzanne to talk about the money paid out for VA Compensation. A single, 100% disabled veteran would qualify for $3,332.06/month in 2022, whereas for a married veteran the level is $3,517.84/month. On top of Compensation, a special monthly compensation can also be paid, and the money varies.

This segment focuses on qualifying for the federal program known as VA Compensation. There is special monthly compensation for a veteran or a surviving spouse, child, or parent who has certain disabilities or needs help with at least two activities of daily living: eating, walking, bathing, getting in and out of a bed/chair, cleaning up after going to the bathroom, grooming, dressing. When qualifications are met, the Department of Veterans Affairs rates the level of disability, from 0 to 100 in increments of 10, which is up to the case manager.

If someone in active military service is injured or becomes ill, or has some prior injury or illness exacerbated by their service, and later in life it results in a disability, then they're entitled to VA Compensation. Elder law attorney Jim Koewler joins Suzanne to talk about the benefits of this federal program run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. This segment provides an overview of Medicare, the Federally-funded health insurance for people 65 or over. If you're approaching your 65th birthday, start thinking about this: you can sign up three months prior to and up to three months after your birthday. Don't miss that magic window, at it results in getting an annual late-fee penalty, and you might not be able to get the health insurance that you want to go with your Medicare. Medicare covers 80% of covered health costs; vision and dental aren't covered unless they're considered medical treatments.

This segment continues the conversation on who is eligible for veterans benefits. If your loved ones have spent any time in the military, they may qualify for benefits you might not be aware with. This segment covers Eligibility Update for VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance) and monthly benefits for VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance).

Learn more about eligibility updates for the VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance) with Elder law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler. This segment begins a conversation on who is eligible for veterans benefits and covers eligibility update for VA Pension.

Learn about Aid and Attendance, VA Disability, dependent and indemnity compensation, and more. This segment provides an overview of three basic veterans benefits: VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance); VA Compensation (a.k.a. VA Disability); Dependent and indemnity compensation; Special monthly compensation; and VA Long-Term Care in VA Health Program.

If your loved ones have spent any time in the military, they may qualify for benefits you might not be aware with. Learn about veterans benefits, claims, and appeals under the current rules. This segment covers Accreditation, Discharge papers, and DOD (not VA) Form SF180,

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. This segment focuses on Part D, the prescription drug coverage.