For the most part, testimonials are the full email from the family helped, so please excuse grammar and spelling eccentricities as we believe they add to the emotion and authenticity of the testimonials.
We received a response regarding the inquiry to the "missing" income from my mother's application for VA Aid and Attendance award. They are taking no action to reduce her 2006 and 2007 benefits! Thank you for your assistance in drafting the response to their inquiry! Without you I am sure we would have had to pay the VA about $10K due to the income oversight on her application. This was a huge relief! Thank you, once again, for your assistance with this issue!!!! You are the BEST!!!
At this wonderful time of the year it is only fitting that we received the allocation from the Veterans Admin for the aid and support for my mom. The allocation is for the full amount dispensable by the VA which allows us to keep my mom @ her independent living facility. If not for your base knowledge and your due diligence I don't believe we would have ever achieved this outcome. Our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation goes out to and your staff, along with our sincere holiday wishes.
Warmest Regards
56 days to award - Independent Living Facility resident
Thank you for all the help we got from you. My mother is now receiving her VA benefits it took about 2 months. Keep up the good work in helping the elderly, remember some day that will be us. Thanks again,
I just heard from the Congressman's office, said he knows you well and you are a professional at this!! He asked me to shoot him an email filling him in on my case. Any suggestions on wording this? You can ask me for a letter of recommendation any day!!! You know your stuff!!
My family and I thank you for all your help you have given me to apply and receive this benefit for my dad , so he can live with his wife in assisted living . Attached is a letter from start to finish to receive the Veteran Benefit for my dad.
Spoke with ERBC on 3/26/09
4/2/09 copy of application papers sent to ERBC for review. Spoke with ERBC that week
Sent out application to VA On 4/17/2009
5/2/09 received a letter from VA stating VA is busy.
6/8/09 received award letter 1949, 00 per month, unable to release money due to incompetence.
Spoke to ERBC on 6/10/09 and replied to VA
7/27/2009 I met a field examiner from VA, at the assisted living and they met with my dad.
I received the 1st check on 8/2/09 for 1949.00. (Less than 3 ½ months from submitting application to 1st check with fiduciary issue)
On August 20th I received a check for the full amount of April to now.
It was a pleasure working with you.
We did it! She got her first check today for $1,644.00. Thank you for all of your help. Now I need to get started on my dad who is also a WWII vet. Can you remind me what he needs to qualify? He's 81, married and lives in an apartment. Marilyn
1.7 months to check
I met with the VA representative yesterday and completed the Fiduciary forms with him. I am officially the VA custodian for my mother now. He is waiving the grace period for me and doing the background check and credit check immediately so they will release the retro to me within the next 15 – 30 days. He asked me how I was able to complete the paperwork so efficiently and when I started to say your company name he smiled, nodded and said good I’m glad you were referred to them! We went over how all of this will work and why, and answered all of my questions before leaving. Thanks for your help again! You’re really making a difference out there! 3 months to award letter 4 additional months to check
Thanks very much for the coaching and support along the way. Carol (4.5 months to check)
GOOD NEWS..... I HAVE JUST RECIEVED A MESSAGE ON MY ANSWERING SERVICE FROM THE VA. STATING THAT MY CLAIM HAS BEEN APPROVED AND HAS GONE IN FOR SIGNING THEN WILL BE SENT OUT..HE SAID THAT I WOULD BE AT MAXIMUM WHICH WILL BE $1,949 AND WILL BE RETROACTIVE ..THAT WAS EXTRA GOOD NEWS TO HEAR TODAY AS I RUSHED MY WIFE INTO THE HOSPITAL WITH WHAT TURNED OUT TO BE A MILD HEART ATTACK. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME, I WILL FOR EVER BE GREATFUL, AGAIN THANK YOU.. JERRY
Filed for partial award prior to moving into Assisted Living - award in 3.7 months, moved into Assisted Living two weeks later - filed for increased award to full amount - award in 4 months
Jim P. called letting us know his mother was approved and has start date. He was told check would be made out in next 15 days. He told me to tell you Thank You and you were a great help! 2 months, 10 days to award letter - 2 months 25 days to check
I just received the first pension check from the VA for my step father. It was for three months. Thanx - Joe 3.5 months included fiduciary processing time.
I wanted to thank you for you help, patience, understanding, and advice in working through this process! You have been a light in a very dark phase of life's transitions. I tell everyone about you and your services. You are the best!! Sincerely, Marion
Complicated case with incomplete financial information - 6 months 10 days to check
We received notice my mother was granted her award, and we got the first retroactive check last week. Thank you so much for your assistance. John
86 years old - over $90K in assets in her name - 6 months to check.
Thank you for all your help with my mother's struggle to obtain Veteran benefits. You were always gracious and made time for my calls and questions. I could not have received the full amount for my mother if you had not guided me through, always keeping a good sense of humor. We all appeciate your knowledge and help! D
2.8 months to check
I just received the check last week and was going to email you today- what timing- thank you for all your help. Everything went smoothly- I wanted to thank you for all your help with this, you truly did make it an easy process for me and i am grateful for that. Thanks, Jeff
2 months 3 days to check
I can’t believe the timing with all of this and all within the last 24 hours! You have been my life line through this maze of paperwork, claim forms and VA protocol. How can my family and I ever repay you for your kindness? I could never have done this without your help and guidance and have no idea how many seniors and families you have assisted but I’ll never forget you and hope to meet you someday so I can give you a big hug. From the bottom of my heart thank you!!!!
2.5 months to award letter
I want to thank you for all the help and guidance you provided me on my mother's behalf with regards to getting the VA benefits for her.Although I had provided the VA all that they had requested, I could not understand why there were so many obstacles that popped up.Without your help, I believe the only path left, would have have been to get an attorney involved.All I kept thinking is the road blocks were designed to discourage keeping at it.You helped us get though the process and do it quickly with little effort.
My mom got her first check shortly (about two months) after your suggestions and direction were put on paper and re-present to the VA.
Client had filed on their own and was stuck - ERBC reviewed paperwork and was able to get award granted and released.
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