What About Me?
What about you? Well, you are an individual encompassed of the heart of a giant, the ferocity of a lion, the gentleness of a butterfly, the ear of a moth, the shoulder of a cloud, and a soul of immaterial force - with the ability to marshmallow them together, allowing a person, any person, to not have to feel alone...
Yes, that is you.
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A survivor is a person who continues to prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.
They fall apart at night and still rise up in the morning. Survivors feel pain, they don't just let it break them.
Some resources and information for survivors is included in this link as well as those below.
The loss of someone is incomprehensible.
Burial benefits offers some options that may be available to you during this time.
DIC is a monthly tax-free amount paid to a surviving spouse, child, or parent. If the Veteran was appealing a VA decision before their death, a survivor can continue pursuing the claim and even appeal again if the decision isn't favorable.
The PACT Act was passed to grant permanent Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare eligibility to individuals with presumptive service-connected illness who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and surrounding areas.
CHAMPVA provides reimbursement for most medical expenses to certain surviving spouses and dependents of Veterans who met specific disability criteria.
Sometimes, we need someone to listen... Other times, we need someone to hold our hand.
Know it is okay to reach out when you need it.
The VA has two caregiver programs: Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). To find out more information on these program, click this link.
There is also additional information beyond these programs for caregivers as well.
Legal assistance and financial planning services relating to the need of the injured Veteran and their caregiver are now available to Primary Family Caregivers enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Click the above link to learn more.
All of this is not possible without you and we your help!
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