In the Handbook, you will find:

78 pages of citations and interpretations that clarify legal restrictions on representation for claims and charging fees

45 pages describing veterans long term care benefits to include: state veterans homes, veterans health care, 12 different long term care benefits from VHA, HISA grants, six different disability income programs and veterans death benefits.

28 pages of case studies that illustrate asset and income allocation strategies for meeting the asset test for aid and attendance Pension awards

A CD containing forms, worksheets and benefits estimates software for estimating aid and attendance Pension income before and after asset transfers

93 pages of detailed step-by-step descriptions that outline the process of filing claims for the veterans aid and attendance Pension benefit to help you understand how to receive the maximum award in the shortest period of time

134 pages of extracts from statutes, regulations and VA manual 21 to help you with specific questions regarding the claims and reporting process for Pension

Several exclusively-designed forms that cut the time for an award decision from 8 months or more down to 3 months or less

Additional chapters, lists and support forms provided to support your knowledge and expertise as a consultant for Pension and other veterans long term care benefits