A report released by the U.S. Census Bureau on July 18, 2023 shows the Veteran population ages 65 or older numbered in excess of 18.1 million in 2021.
These Veterans served in conflicts around the world including World War II, the Korean War, and even the Persian Gulf War.
As Veterans age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues including the changing health risks they face, as well as financial challenges through VA benefits and health services.
VA Benefits
Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, for those with these conditions:
* You require help performing daily functions, which may include bathing, eating dressing
* You are bedridden
* You are a patient in a nursing home
* VA Health Care for Elderly Veterans
Geriatric care is health care for elderly. Extended care – also known as long term care – is a program for Veterans of all ages who need the daily support and assistance of another individual.
Elderly Veterans can receive these programs at home, at VA medical centers, or even in the community.
Other services are:
* Home-Based and Community Services
* Nursing Home and Residential Care
* Geriatrics Research
How to Apply
* Apply online using VA.gov.
* Work with an accredited representative or agent
* Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you
* File your claim using an Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ) fill it out, and send to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
P.O. Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547- 4444
Help is available to you by calling the local VA hospital in Northport, 631.261.4400 or Veterans Crisis Line 1.800.273.8255, press 1 to talk to a veteran or have a confidential chat at >VeteransCrisisLine.net< or text to 838255.
If you have any question relating to veteran problems please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to answer it. Contact us at Drfred72@Gmail.com.
Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.