What is a Veterans Benefits Consultant
A Veterans Benefits Consultant is an individual who helps veterans and their families understand long term care benefits available through VA. This can include information on veterans health care, state veterans homes, and veterans disability income benefits. Consultants place particular emphasis on Pension and Death Pension because these benefits are typically more useful for the elderly needing long term care. Pension is also known as" the aid and attendance benefit."
Consultants provide information about the aid and attendance benefit, explain who can qualify, and indicate what information and documentation are necessary in order to file a claim. A consultant does not in any way participate in the application process unless that consultant is an attorney representing his or her client in proceedings before VA. Consultants who are accredited veterans service organization representatives can also assist claimants with the filing of a claim. For all other consultants, veteran households seeking help with filing a claim will be directed to a veterans service organization or to a state or county veteran service. Where appropriate, veterans or family members are encouraged to file on their own.
Some consultants also help potential claimants realign their assets and complete important estate planning documents prior to making application. This service may be crucial for those who wish to obtain benefits.
Veterans Benefits Consultants associated with the National Care Planning Council are private practitioners or in some cases representatives of veterans service organizations and are not connected with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Become a Consultant When should a Veteran or their Family use a Consultant?
How will this Package Benefit Me?
How will this package benefit me as a [an]...
Attorney?
Financial Planner?Insurance Agent?SRES Specialist?Care Manager?
Assisted Living Facility?Home Care Provider?Nursing Home?
What is a Veterans Benefits Consultant & when should a family use a veterans benefits consultant.
Who is eligible for the Veterans Aid & Attendance pension benefit?
Using aid & attendance to pay any person for care at home, for professional home care, for assisted living, or to pay for a nursing home.
The application process for aid and attendance Pension.
The National Care Planning Council, we promote and support planning for long term care.
An individual acting as a consultant must be careful not to violate any federal statutes and VA regulations pertaining to representation of veteran claimants. At the NCPC, we recognize our responsibility to assist you regarding these matters & have ensured that this package offers extensive guidance on what we believe constitutes a compliant veterans benefits consulting practice. Integrity & honesty are at the heart of our business. We expect those who purchase this package to maintain high ethical standards in all areas of their consulting practices. Furthermore, we would like to express our gratitude and support for those who display stewardship, compassion, care, & integrity while working with seniors & thier families.