Veterans and Retirement and Estate Planning

By Patricia Bloom-McDonald
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When it comes to retirement planning, the process should be simple. This helps protect veterans who may have issues dealing with retirement planning. If you are a veteran who is seeking any sort of disability compensation, or you are looking to start an estate planning process, give the law offices of Retirement Planning Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald a call.

Delays When Apply for Disability

The current process for veterans who are applying for disability compensation can actually cause a delay in veterans receiving benefits. The claim is that because there are so many ways in which a disability request for a veteran can be sent in, their ability to administer the benefits to those who need them is hampered. Currently, there is a backlog of approximately four hundred thousand veterans who will have a wait time of about one hundred and twenty-five days before they are given a decision on their disability claims.

Veteran’s Administration Offers a Solution

The Veteran’s Administration has proposed a solution to the backlog of applications for veteran’s benefits. The proposed ruling is that veterans be required to use a standard form when applying for benefits, and when they appeal a former decision. There is also a proposal to offer extra incentives for those veterans who are savvy enough to use a computer to apply.

Veterans Offer a Solution

Veterans point out that there are many issues which cause the process to be slowed that are far more serious than the form used to apply. For example, the process of tracking a veteran’s injuries, surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, etc, is still a paper one. When a veteran is admitted to one hospital, they have to wait for their records to be sent from all others. The suggestion from the veterans is that the Veteran’s Administration move to a computer system where all of a veteran’s records would be kept, an available to all of their doctors, hospitals, etc.

Any veterans who wish to understand their choices for retirement and estate planning should give Retirement and Estate Planning Lawyer Patricia Bloom-McDonald a call.

About the Author

With over 30 years of experience as an estate planning, elder law, and probate attorney, Patricia Bloom-McDonald listens to clients with sensitivity and compassion, understanding their unique needs. She builds lasting relationships through her dedication to providing personalized legal services. At The Law Offices of Patricia Bloom-McDonald, she works closely with families to navigate the complexities of estate planning and probate. Her expertise ensures clients receive tailored guidance in all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and elder law matters, with a personal touch that sets her apart.