Make Sure You Receive The Support You’ve Earned
At J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C., we hold a special reverence for those who fought bravely on behalf of the United States. We dedicate a portion of our practice to ensuring that those who returned from military service receive the medical care services and long-term care they need.
Attorney J. Kevin Tharpe is accredited as an advisor by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, meaning he is authorized to assist veterans with claims for benefits.
Types Of Federal Veterans’ Benefits Available
Below are a few of the federal benefits that are available to veterans and their families. Contact the Gainesville, Georgia, law firm of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C., for help determining which benefits you may be eligible for:
Disability compensation.
Veterans with disabilities that are a result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service may be entitled to tax-free disability compensation. Compensation may also be paid for post-service disabilities that are related or secondary to disabilities occurring in service and for disabilities related to military service, even though they may arise after service. .
Dependency and indemnity compensation.
A tax-free benefit paid to a surviving spouse, child or parent of a service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty training. DIC may also be available to survivors of veterans who died from their service-connected disabilities ..
Special monthly compensation.
A tax-free benefit that can be paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses and parents. For a veteran, this is a higher rate of compensation paid due to special circumstances, such as the need for aid and attendance by another person or by a specific disability, such as loss of use of a hand or a leg. For spouses and surviving spouses, SMC is paid based on the need for aid and attendance by another person.
For a complete list of federal benefits, refer to the VA website.
Georgia State Veterans’ Benefits
The Georgia Department of Veterans Services provides a number of additional services to Georgia veterans. Refer to their website for complete details.
Georgia veterans may also be eligible for Medicaid benefits. Contact our Gainesville Medicare and Medicaid benefits attorney to learn more about this state program.
Speak With An Accredited Advisor On Veterans Benefits In Gainesville, Georgia Today
The law firm of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C., can provide further information on the services available to those who fought for our country. Call us at 866-253-6994 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. We have offices in Gainesville and Young Harris for your convenience.
