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on Aug 2, 2007

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 My uncle suffered a stroke a few years back and it lefted him partially paralyzed on the left side of his body. He applied for social security benefits and was denied. He is a veteran of the vietnam war and cannot recieve benefits because as I read on the website you must be living in an assisted living facility or have a home health aide that is not a family member with supported doctor statements. I am trying to help because he is having a very hard time. His wife had an aneurism and has been hospitalized for three years. The money he recieves on her behalf goes to totally towards keeping her there. He is in danger of losing his home soon so if there is any information on how he can recieve help please let me know. I would gladly appreciate it. Thanks and be blessed.                                                                 
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2. Elaine of TSA posted on Aug 2, 2007

Dear favorite niece: Rose is absolutely correct, you are wrong. Also, since you stated your uncle is a Vietnam veteran, he may have had that stroke due to health issues caused by exposure to agent orange. The best thing you can do for him is to get him to sign on with the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) as his VSO (Veterans Service Organization) to advocate on his behalf to apply for Veterans Benefits. A disabled veteran can collect both veterans disability and Social Security Disability. Once he connects with a VSO, he will be required to give them a limited power of attorney to interact on his behalf to file for VA Benefits. It usually takes a year or more to get a determination and many get frustrated and give up or switch VSO's but that only extends the process. Only 1 VSO can work on his behalf at any given time. So choose one and be patient but persistent and keep connected to his advocate to monitor progress. In the mean time follow through with resources listed on pages of Soulight, Who~Knew, and Ekikaseven for readily accesible resources for expedited help. Blessings, Elaine
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1. Roseb441702 posted on Aug 2, 2007

I'm sorry but the information you are getting about this is wrong. My brother is a war vet and he gets TWO checks every month!
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