Champva Terminal Cancer

[joy]

Hello

my husband is a 100% disabled veteran.

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Yesterday, the cancer doctor at cancer care alliance in Seattle, informed my husband a myself that I probably have eight months or a little longer to live, I was wondering how champva will help out with home care, hospital bed, etc. also, would my husband's VA disability interfere with the two of us getting Social Security disability thank you

[john999]

Joy

I believe there are many hospice centers that will help in this situation. I would call ChampVA and ask them what they can do for you.

[Pete53]

Dear Joy:

Sorry to learn of your illness. I think that ChampVA will put you in hospice care if you want. Your Doctor can help you.Your husband is entitled to get some extra if you need special care but you have to apply for it

I think that you should also contact a Social Worker to help out.

I will think about you and your husband in my prayers and hope that you will get extra grace to get you through this difficult time.

[Berta]

Joy- you have much to deal with here-

One can receive both VA comp and SSA benefits at the same time-

(SSI is different)

CHAMPVA on line at

http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/champva.asp

might be able to help you as well as a phone call-

Do you have the CHAMPVA booklet with the latest info in it?

Pete's right-"Your husband is entitled to get some extra if you need special care but you have to apply for it"-

I believe Pete means the Spousal Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit.

Special Allowances under 38 CFR 3.351 (2005)

The veteran himself should file this claim-

the medical criteria for these benefits are within the above regs-

The CAVC has made the point that- any vet with 30% or greater is entitled to additional compensation for certain dependents meeting the above A & A or HB criteria.

It is always a good idea to read some BVA A & A or HB claims as well as 38 CFR 3.351 to see what the VA requires for these benefits for spouses or veterans themselves.

[john999]

Joy

If you have the strength I would contact my congressman and let them know your situation. Maybe they can make some things happen faster for you.