I have applied for the Aid and Attendance Benefit for my Mom as the surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran. From what I have been told, she qualifies for this benefit however it seems to be taking an awfully long time and it sometimes feels we are now getting the run around...I am sure there are others of you out there who have gone through this....on average what time frame has it taken for this process to be approved, from start to finish....We began this back in February and still it drags on...Thanks for any info you can give. I am Mom's caregiver 24/7 and cannot work because I cannot leave her.
Also, dont use the VA , they arent on your side, believe me. There are agencies, email me privately if you want the name of one. Your pay will be retroactive and there is 3 months if you go thru a free agency. I waited 17 months and then learned this all, called my congressman and got it in 2 weeks! Well worth the wait, good luck, you should get over $1,000 a month if the person needs fulltime medical care and you are giving it. No, you do not have to be a nurse.
I again would spring for an attorney.
Good luck.