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[Tayo]

Hello All,,,

I guess this is the right spot to ask my question.

As some of you know,,, my claim went through and was approved at the "L" rate. My NOD was submitted and all my doctors and even my service rep felt that things should go through okay for the even higher rate ,,,R2,,,

Anyhow,,, I am already 100% permanent. Will they take away that L rate or even the R2 if I am granted the R2?

I mean,, I admit I take about 25 pills a day AND have I.V. infusions every 2 to 3 months. I was just wondering,,, is it likely they will take it away?

Tayo

[Pete53]

I think that you are safe just be careful when you talk to anyone at VA.

[Tayo]

Thanks Pete53

When I calculated the amount,,, it was a lot of money. No harm no foul though,,, majority of it will go to the help that is needed. So, I guess that is why the amount is so high. Home care is really expensive!!! The VA has granted Home Health Aide for 3 days a week (3 hours a day). That gives respite for my family. So, all in all, I am thankful for all the VA compensation help.

Tayo

[Pete53]

Tayo:

If you have Medicare they may have a program that can help you also. I just enrolled in a Medicare Advantage and when I need care I can stay at Home and they will pay anyone who is certified 120 a day to help me. This would include any relative who takes a certification program.

[Dorothy Kansas]

Pete, I just came across this message from you can you tell me more about the advantage paying 120.00 a day. I have medicare advantage and I have paid out of my pocket for help.

[Pete53]

Pete, I just came across this message from you can you tell me more about the advantage paying 120.00 a day. I have medicare advantage and I have paid out of my pocket for help.

Its a Medicare Advantage Plan with a high deductible but good benefits if I want to stay in my hope and not a nursing home. VA will pay for Nursing home but has to be something they approve.

I am pretty sure that I could make it at home with that benefit over a nursing home.