An applicant can appeal a VA decision if he or she was awarded only partial benefits or if the claim was denied. Levels of Appeal 1. Regional Office Appeal Once the regional VA office issues a determination, in the form of an award letter, the application can request reconsideration of the decision.  The claimant should provide the VA with any other relevant evidence.  For example, if the VA did not deduct unreimbursed medical expenses, such medical expenses can be submitted with a request for reconsideration. If this request for reconsideration is unsuccessful, the application can request an evidentiary hearing at [...]

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Certain Veterans are entitled to a cash grant from the Federal Veterans Administration to assist in paying their cost of long-term care.  The principal program is called “Aid and Attendance.”  Veterans, widowed spouses, and dependent or disabled children of a Veteran may be eligible.  The rules are as follows: Veterans must have served at least ninety days active duty with one of the ninety days during a qualified war period (ninety days must generally be consecutive, with some exceptions) Veteran must have had other than an “dishonorable” discharge Claimant’s physician must declare him/her as housebound and in need of assistance [...]

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