WHAT REDUCES COUNTABLE INCOME?
Countable income can be reduced by the amount of unreimbursed medical expenses paid by the veteran and his or her dependants. Unreimbursed medical expenses include home health care, assisted living care, skilled nursing home care or health insurance premiums. Thus, even though most veterans have income that exceeds the maximum applicable annual pension rate (permissible family income limits), they are eligible because of the reduction for high medical expenses.
Related Questions
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