Florida VA Nursing Homes & Veterans Advocates

Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans' Domiciliary Home	751 S.E. Sycamore Terrace	Lake City, Fl 32025	(386) 758-0600
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing	4419 Tram Road	Springfield, Fl 32404	(850) 747-5401
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home	21281 Grayton Terrace	Port Charlotte, Fl 33954	(941) 613-0919
Emory L. Bennett Memorial	1920 Mason Avenue	Daytona Beach, Fl 32117	(904) 274-3460/61
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home	6919 Parkway Blvd	Land-O-Lakes, Fl 34639	(813) 558-5000
Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home	8401 West Cypress Dr.	Pembroke Pines, Fl 33025	(954) 985-4824

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Veterans Advocates

Information on Veterans Benefits

Individuals listed on this site can educate you about VA Benefits for senior veterans and their survivors that can provide up to an additional $2,642 a month in tax free income to help pay for home care, assisted living, or nursing home care. They can also help with other Veterans long term care questions. Those listed on this site educate about various benefits and do not charge a fee for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim. Only individuals and entities who are accredited by VA may be involved in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for benefits.

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Book: How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors

This book is a welcome resource for veterans and their families. There is no other book available that incorporates VA's newest claims procedures with detailed instructions on submitting applications for 25 different types of disability claims including Pension, Aid & Attendance, DIC, Burial Benefits, Compensation, and more!

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Benefits for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a myriad of benefits to veterans. As a general rule, a veteran is defined as someone who served in the armed forces of the United States. Reservists and National Guard are generally not considered veterans for benefits purposes except under certain special conditions. For some benefits, up to 2 years or more of service is required.

In 2015, VA reported that 55% of the 22.7 million veterans in the U.S are age 60 and older. There are several benefits available and more applicable to these senior veterans and their spouses.

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