Elder-caregivers

mrmpa

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3. thr VA is right about the chair....

Thu Feb 9, 2017, 04:38 PM

Feb 2017

They follow medicare guidelines which is that the will cover the motor but not the chair itself. The medicall guidelines also for it to be covered are really tight. Your best bet on the chair is Craigs List. I got my 86 year old mom a $700 chair for $225. Unfortunately the kids bought it new 8 weeks before she died.

At the VA ask to talk to a Social Worker. If they are of no help contact the American Legion and/or the VFW at the National level. They can be of great assistance.

As for a mortgage I don't think the VA can discriminate because of age good luck keep us updated

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What VA benefits can I get for my father? [View all] samnsara Feb 2017 OP

What state? Borchkins Feb 2017 #1

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are groups in most parts of the country that will help you. tonyt53 Feb 2017 #4

thank you! samnsara Feb 2017 #10

wow samnsara Feb 2017 #12

Please don't rely just on the VA or Veterans service officers. Borchkins Feb 2017 #14

washington state... samnsara Feb 2017 #5

Kicking and reccing for visibility, but also... The Polack MSgt Feb 2017 #2

thank you! samnsara Feb 2017 #7

Did you consider moving closer to them? LaydeeBug Feb 2017 #15

thr VA is right about the chair.... mrmpa Feb 2017 #3

craigs list!!! samnsara Feb 2017 #8

VA home loan eligibility never goes away. HassleCat Feb 2017 #6

oh.... samnsara Feb 2017 #9

Most counties have a veterans service officer. HassleCat Feb 2017 #11

Thank you! samnsara Feb 2017 #13

VA will pay up to $1700 a month DeminPennswoods May 2019 #16

so long since i have visited this site. Dad passed in Feb... samnsara Jun 2019 #17

Condolences, samnsara. JudyM Jun 2019 #18