HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted September 30, 2013 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 30, 2013 I am helping friend get NSC pension. I know little about NSC pensions and that system. I do have downloaded claim forms for HB and the actual NSC pension. My friend is Vietnam Era vet who is on SSDI for Parkinson's. He is married and him and his wife are flat broke with just very small SSD pension. Are there any tips for me from those who have experience with NSC pensions? What kind of documentation does he need? He has nothing but an old car and cloths on his back. He can't drive. He wife is his caretaker. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Philip Rogers Posted September 30, 2013 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 30, 2013 John, if he's 65yo or older he doesn't really need any proof for pension, except maybe his DD-214. At 65yo all war era vets are considered NSC disabled. Married pays roughly $16k annually, with housebound it's just under $19K annually and with A&A it's roughly $24k, less whatever they receive from SS. He should get his meds for free and free medical care. For HB and A&A he'll need forms filled out by his doctor, for the VA. Thanks for helping another vet!!! pr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24usn Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (f) Vietnam era. The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(29)) The veteran must have had boots on the ground before August 5 1964 to get pension for wartime. After August 5 1964 he could be anywhere. Also if he his getting ssd that pretty much takes care if the age 65 because social security already determined disability. PR is one the mark on income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I am helping friend get NSC pension. I know little about NSC pensions and that system. I do have downloaded claim forms for HB and the actual NSC pension. My friend is Vietnam Era vet who is on SSDI for Parkinson's. He is married and him and his wife are flat broke with just very small SSD pension. Are there any tips for me from those who have experience with NSC pensions? What kind of documentation does he need? He has nothing but an old car and cloths on his back. He can't drive. He wife is his caretaker. John John, Any herbicide connection during active duty ? Parkinsons is a presumptive SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Parkinsons DBQ: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0960C-1-ARE.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Getting Care - & Locations http://www.parkinsons.va.gov/Care.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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