Drastic Changes to VA Benefits Call for Immediate Action

Brad Smith • February 4, 2020
We wanted to share the drastic updates that will impact senior veterans pension plans. These changes go into effect on October 18th! . 

On September 18, the Veterans Administration (VA) published new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for VA Benefits!

A look-back period & set asset limit will take effect on October 18, 2018. A VA pension can provide some level of income security for wartime Veterans and their survivors. These changes will impact your eligibility for these much-needed benefits and it’s crucial to pursue VA pension planning before the 18th.

To read more about the changes and their impact on our veteran's benefits, check out this article from Advantage News: http://advantagenews.com/news/business/new-rules-to-change-planning-for-veterans-and-spouses/

Please share with anyone you think might be impacted by these changes. We want to help them as quickly as possible. Please have them contact our office: 618.659.4499 or 314.361.3028

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