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September 20, 2018 by bob mason Leave a Comment

New VA Regulations Explained

The time to act is NOW. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 the VA released new regulations applicable to the VA pension benefit, variously known as “improved pension,” “new pension,” “special monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reader Favorites, Veterans Tagged With: Aid and Attendance, VA Benefits, VA Transfer penalties, veterans benefits

February 1, 2015 by bob mason 29 Comments

Big Changes for VA Benefits

Cartoon: Whose side were you on?

 New ways of counting assets. Penalties for transferring assets. If you are even remotely interested in VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits under the VA Special Monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Veterans Tagged With: Aid and Attendance, VA Benefits, VA proposed regulations, VA Transfer penalties, Veterans

September 2, 2012 by bob mason Leave a Comment

Straight Scoop On Annuities And VA Benefits

Vets Beware! Are you a veteran interested in VA benefits . . . but worried about being taken for an “annuity ride”? Want to know the best way to use annuities if you are looking at VA benefits? Read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Annuities, General, IRAs & Retirement Plans, Medicaid, Veterans Tagged With: annuities, Medicaid, VA Benefits, Veterans

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