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Veterans

Easterncedar

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9. We got a stairlift and a ramp from the VA.

Reply to happybird (Reply #7)

Mon May 20, 2024, 10:22 PM

May 2024

It may depend on whether your friend’s disability is service related, although an exception to that basic eligibility requirement may be made for what is called a “catastrophic diagnosis”, which is what my sweetheart had.

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Hi! I have a question about VA programs [View all] happybird May 2024 OP

Call the local VA for an answer. If NO, then MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #1

Check out, kozar May 2024 #2

Thank you happybird May 2024 #5

My American Legion post has helped veterans when they didn't qualify... 70sEraVet May 2024 #8

The mortgage and tax problems need attention. Does he have a lawyer involved? 3Hotdogs May 2024 #3

His uncle is executor of the estate happybird May 2024 #6

V.A. helps with automatic stair lifts pwb May 2024 #4

Thank you! happybird May 2024 #7

We got a stairlift and a ramp from the VA. Easterncedar May 2024 #9

You can also check in with the Community Center on Aging in your city. slightlv May 2024 #10

Thank you happybird May 2024 #11