Posted on May 11, 2023

Where can a D-Day veteran surviving spouse go for financial assistance to cover retirement home expenses?

CW3 Larry Broadwell

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99 year old surviving spouse is running out of funds and need assistance to cover retirement home expenses. She has fallen numerous times and laid on floor fir 6 hours before being discovered. Who does she contact?

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COL Randall C.

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In addition to the advice given by MSgt (Join to see) and Maj Kim Patterson, she should check with her State's Veteran Affairs office to see if she's eligible for State or Federal programs for the surviving spouse of a veteran.

For example, if she isn't receiving it already, she's likely eligible for Aid and Attendance benefits because of her husband's wartime service. If he passed away for a service-connected illness or injury, she might be eligible for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

Again, contact her State's Veteran Affairs office as they would be the ones to have the comprehensive state/federal program knowledge.

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