November 19/Web: Qualifying a Veteran for Long-Term Care -- GAO Calls for Improvements

This CLE program of the Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project on Monday, November 19, 2012, will educate attendees on the process to qualify a Veteran for VA pension benefits, pursuant to Title 38 of the United States Code and Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, when Long-Term Care is needed. There will be one lecture by Attorney Janet Totter and it will provide an overview of (1) financial eligibility of the Veteran for VA pension, (2) Aid & Attendance special allowance, (3) spending down the Veteran’s assets and (4) why the GAO is calling for improvements.
Participants will receive a copy of the power point presentation, referencing applicable federal statutes and provisions related to the military judicial system.
Who May Attend:
This webcast is for Texas attorneys providing pro bono service to veterans.
Title:
Qualifying a Veteran for Long-Term Care -- GAO Calls for Improvements
When/Where:
November 19, 2012
Noon Central (11 AM Mountain)
Webinar
Registration:
Please see the webinar registration form at http://www.tlsc.org/calendar/ to register.
Speaker:
Attorney Janet Totter is an accredited attorney for veteran’s claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Managing Attorney of the Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project.
By:
Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project
Credit:
Texas: one hour.
More Information:
http://www.tlsc.org/calendar/