Common Misconceptions:
- If I’ve been denied, there’s nothing I can do about it.
- You can appeal your claim and have it re-opened. The Attorneys of Martinson and Beason can guide you through this process.
- Unless I was injured in war, I don’t qualify.
- If you served during a war period and were later injured you may qualify Non-Service connected benefits.
- Only veterans can apply for benefits (not spouses, children, or dependants).
- Spouses, children, and dependants can also qualify for benefits, which may include benefits while the veteran is living and/or deceased.
- Unless I’m 100% disabled, I don’t qualify.
- The VA has benefits for any veteran over the age of 65 who qualifies, and injuries that rate as low as 10% disability or higher on their scale.
- If I have any savings, the VA won’t help me.
- Estate Planning and properly distributing assets are key to applying for veteran’s benefits, and our attorneys are experts at this.
- If I only want my family to care for me, the VA won’t compensate me.
- The VA has benefits that will pay your family members just as they would a nurse or Aid and Attendance employee.
Filing Claims Top 10 Mistakes:
- Not obtaining advice from a qualified Elder Care or Accredited Veterans Attorney.
- Assuming you don’t qualify
- Not signing the form properly
- Not filling out all the necessary forms.
- Filling out the forms incorrectly.
- Filling out the wrong forms.
- Applying for benefits when not eligible.
- Applying for benefits but not knowing which benefits to apply for (Compensation, Pension, Aid and Attendance, etc.).
- Not providing supporting documentation.
- Not disclosing necessary information.