Consult with Our Attorney About Receiving VA Benefits
David A. LaRue, Attorney at Law, Works for Disabled Veterans in OH & WV
As a veteran benefits attorney serving Steubenville, OH, Weirton, WV, and surrounding areas, you can depend on David A. LaRue, Attorney at Law. Those who have served our country and suffered injuries deserve benefits from the VA. Unfortunately, sometimes receiving VA benefits is not as easy as it should be for these honorable veterans. This is where attorney David LaRue can aid and fight for the benefits veterans deserve. We provide consultations and representation to aid our veterans in applying for benefits and receiving what they have earned for their service.
If you or a loved one served in the military and suffered an injury, give our law office a call today for a veteran benefits consultation. Call us at (740) 284-1000 or contact us online for more information.
Aid and Attendance (A&A) Caregiving Support Available
Many veterans and their spouses may not be aware of important benefits relating to aid and attendance (A&A) care reimbursement. For those struggling with daily caregiving, this VA benefit can help those with limited income, so speak with Attorney LaRue. This monetary assistance can be an important part of elderly planning and elder care. The VA can add on to your basic VA pension, or DIC for survivors, with an additional benefit amount. This can help pay for home care, assisted living, or custodial care not covered by Medicare.
Eligibility for Veterans and Surviving Dependents
For eligibility, the veteran or survivor must:
- Qualify for a basic VA Pension (for veterans) or be a survivor of a wartime veteran.
- Need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like dressing, bathing, or using the toilet, or be housebound. Based on medical need, a doctor must certify the applicant’s need for help with at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, eating, or transferring. Eligibility also applies if the person is bedridden, in a nursing home, or has severe vision impairment.
- Meet income and asset limits. For example, the financial limits for the period ending
November 30, 2026, the net worth limit is $163,699. Net worth includes annual income plus assets but does exclude a primary home and vehicle.
Forms and How Benefits Arrive
There are VA forms used to document the aid status, medical expenses and costs, and if the applicant is in a nursing home. A&A benefit payments arrive monthly via direct deposit, which you then use to pay for personal/family caregivers or professional health aides with local agencies.
Veteran Pensions and Veterans Survivor Benefits
In case any of these terms are new to you, both Veterans Pensions and Survivors Pensions are needs-based programs. They provide supplemental, tax-free monthly income to wartime veterans and their families.
Each program adjusts annually based on the Social Security Administration’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) and can increase if the recipient qualifies due to medical needs or permanent disabilities.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Surviving spouses can receive an addition to their Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) or Survivor’s Pension for A&A if they need care, allowing them to hire help or pay family caregivers. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is tax-free benefit for survivors of veterans whose death was service-connected. This is not needs-based.
For more on these programs or to explore other VA benefits, schedule a consultation with David A. Larue, Attorney at Law today.
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How Do I Know if I Qualify for Veteran Benefits from the VA?
It is difficult for many people to understand veteran benefits and how to become eligible for them. Since 2008, Attorney LaRue has provided veteran benefits representation and guided clients through various situations. Anyone who has served the United States for a minimum of 90 days and at least one day of wartime may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Our attorney examines your entire matter and tells you if there is a case for veteran benefits. Give us a call today for more information on VA benefit eligibility. We serve clients in the following areas:
What Kinds of Benefits Can Veterans Become Eligible For?
There are certain benefits that injured or disabled veterans and their dependents can receive when applicable. Some of these include compensations, health care benefits, pensions, and home loan guarantee benefits. Attorney David A. LaRue can help veterans become eligible for benefits like these, and others such as compensation benefits and burials. We fight for our veterans and work hard to ensure they get the benefits they deserve from the VA. Veterans in the Ohio Valley and Northern Panhandle can speak with attorney LaRue today to find out more about potential benefits and eligibility.
Learn More About Veteran Benefits Near You at Our Steubenville Office
Veterans and their families are always welcome at our law office near you on Sunset Boulevard in Steubenville, OH. We offer consultations in person and over the phone for veterans from throughout the Ohio Valley, Northern Panhandle, and Western PA regions. We give honest and open counsel about the viability of VA claims and work diligently to help you attain those benefits if we determine you have a case. Steubenville-area residents owe a great deal to veterans and our law office makes sure they do not get left behind. Get the VA benefits you deserve. Give us a call today for more information about veteran benefits.