Do VA benefits go directly to a facility for their cost of care?
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Does VA compensation go directly to a facility?
Expert Answer
Barbara Steinberg is the CEO and founder of BLS Eldercare Financial Solutions, which specializes in helping families pay for long-term care for their loved ones. A registered financial gerontologist, she speaks regularly on the topic of paying for long-term care and is a financial expert for Caring.com.
VA compensation (for service-connected disabilities) or VA pension with aid and attendance (for non-service connected disabilities) go directly to the claimant, not to the facility. The benefits are usually direct deposited into the claimant's checking account, just like social security.