Money Matters
Lorita
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
I Just increased my dad's income $1,800 Per Month!
My dad recently moved in with DH and I (he's 88 years old). I was talking at with my boss at work, and she mentioned that her dad gets a military pension. I asked how long he was in the service. She said about 18 months. My dad was in for 4 years during WW2, so I figured he must be eligible for something. So I checked with my dad. He said not, he doesn't get anything but social security.
I decided to read up more on the VA website. Got some information, and started filling out papers. Just got a letter that dad qualifies for a pension (he probably could have been getting it for DECADES). Unfortunately, you can only go back one year retro (I've started the paperwork on that), but still.
My dad was THRILLED and we were able to go buy him a new lift chair, and give his caregiver a raise!
If anyone knows anyone that's been in the military and retired, make sure they are getting their pensions!!!! They've earned them!
PS: It totally frustrates me that know one knows about the pension. Seriously, the govt knows he was in WW2, and collects SS. They should send out a letter or something, that says hey vet, make sure you check to see if you qualify for a pension...
Re: I Just increased my dad's income $1,800 Per Month!
Eligibility
Generally, a Veteran must have at least 90 days of active duty service, with at least one day during a wartime period to qualify for a VA Pension. If you entered active duty after September 7, 1980, generally you must have served at least 24 months or the full period for which you were called or ordered to active duty (with some exceptions), with at least one day during a wartime period.
In addition to meeting minimum service requirements, the Veteran must be:
Your yearly family income must be less than the amount set by Congress to qualify for the Veterans Pension benefit. Learn more about income and net worth limitation, and see an example of how VA calculates the VA Pension benefit.
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