The VAPS Difference
Helping Elder Law Attorneys and Legal Professionals Remove Financial Barriers to Veteran Care
Veteran Aid & Planning Services helps eligible wartime Veterans and surviving spouses access VA Aid & Attendance benefits — tax-free monthly income that can help cover the cost of home care, assisted living, or other long-term care services.
Our focus isn’t just on benefit approval — it’s on helping your clients move forward with care decisions and maintain financial stability.
Whether your client is in planning stages or already in care, this additional income can make the difference in affordability and long-term continuity.
Connect with us to learn how we can support you, your clients, and their families with a compliant and streamlined solution.
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VAPS For Elder Law Attorneys
Helping Our Heroes Afford Care
Elder Law Attorneys guide clients through complex care and financial decisions—but many families still face a gap in how to pay for care. Veteran Aid & Planning Services (VAPS) helps eligible wartime Veterans and surviving spouses access VA Aid & Attendance benefits, providing tax-free monthly income to support long-term care.
Our focus is not simply benefit approval.
This resource complements your legal strategy by improving affordability and access to care. The result is stronger client outcomes, faster care transitions, and greater continuity.
Top Benefits For
Elder Law Attorneys
Expanded Client Solutions
Give your clients access to VA Aid & Attendance benefits as an additional financial pathway when planning alone isn’t enough.
Faster Access to Care
Reduce delays in starting home care or transitioning into senior living by helping clients secure a monthly income source.
Improved Affordability for Clients
Provide clients with tax-free monthly benefits that can significantly offset the cost of long-term care.
Stronger Continuity of Care
Help clients remain in the appropriate level of care longer by improving their ability to consistently pay for services.
Attorney-Aligned, Compliance-Safe Process
All applications are handled through a VA-accredited attorney with direct VBMS access, ensuring proper and compliant submission.
No Administrative Burden on Your Firm
Your team is not responsible for paperwork, tracking, or VA communication—we handle the process end-to-end.
Additional Value Without Additional Work
Enhance your service offering without increasing workload, staffing, or operational complexity.
Better Outcomes for Planning Clients
For clients needing financial restructuring, VAPS works in alignment to support eligibility while preserving legal strategy.
Increased Client Satisfaction and Trust
Clients appreciate being introduced to solutions that help them afford care and move forward with confidence.
Differentiation in a Competitive Market
Stand out by offering a resource that directly impacts a client’s ability to access and sustain long-term care.
Our Services
How We Help Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Our experienced team helps Veterans and surviving spouses navigate the VA Aid and Attendance Benefits process, providing support from first steps of eligibility screening through long-term benefit oversight.
Eligibility Screening
VAPS provides a FREE eligibility screening for Veterans and Surviving Spouses to determine whether they may qualify to apply for VA Aid & Attendance Benefits. Our review helps families understand potential eligibility, requirements, and next steps at no cost and with no obligation.
Apply For Benefits
VAPS works in coordination with a qualified VA Accredited Attorney to help eligible Veterans and Surviving Spouses put together a complete VA Aid & Attendance Benefits application. Our team then assists with submitting the application directly to the VA's internal system to help ensure accuracy and completeness.
Management & Monitoring
VAPS continues supporting our Clients after submission by monitoring and managing the application through every stage. Our team provides real-time status updates, helps reduce delays and errors, and supports a smoother process while also monitoring our Clients' account for 12 months after their application is approved.
BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS
VAPS is designed to offer clear benefits to your senior care business.
Our unique approach supports financial stability for clients, longer retention, and greater continuity of care across your services.
Faster Start To Care
and Move-In
By addressing financial hesitation early, we help remove common barriers that delay enrollment or admission into care.
Longer Lengths of Stay and Continued Care
Clients receiving VA Aid and Attendance benefits are more financially stable, reducing affordability-driven disruptions and supporting longer retention.
Eligibility Planning — Not Just Form Filing
We address both legal and financial barriers to qualification, improving approval outcomes and long-term affordability.
Direct VA Submission Through VBMS
Applications are uploaded directly through the Veterans Benefits Management System - the VA’s internal system - allowing faster filings, real-time status updates, and fewer delays.
VA-Accredited
Attorney Oversight
Every case is prepared and filed under the supervision of a VA-accredited elder law attorney, ensuring compliance, credibility, and professional accountability.
Improved Payment Reliability
Benefits are deposited monthly directly into the client's account, which helps reduce reliance on family contributions, subsidies, or short-term funding.
No Administrative Burden To You
Simply refer. VAPS manages the entire eligibility and application process at no cost, with no paperwork or compliance responsibility for your staff.
Reputation-Focused and Transparent Process
We operate with integrity and clarity, with no upfront costs for families and a trusted, professional approach that reflects well on your organization.
A Safe and Credible Resource
Why Elder Law Attorneys Choose VAPS
VA-Accredited Elder Law Attorney Oversight
Every application is prepared and filed under the supervision of a VA-accredited elder law attorney.
Direct VA Submission Through VBMS
Applications are submitted through the VA’s internal system, allowing faster filings, real-time status updates, and fewer delays.
Eligibility Planning — Not Just Form Filing
We address both legal and financial barriers to qualification, improving approval outcomes and long-term stability.
Professional, Transparent, Ethical Process
Families know costs upfront. No hidden fees. No upselling. No surprises.
Reputation Protection
We operate with integrity, accuracy, and a deep understanding of senior living operations so you can refer with confidence.
Could Your Client Be Eligible For Benefits?
Take this brief survey to see if a Veteran or Surviving Spouse may be eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits!*
Click on the appropriate button below to begin!
* The questions on this form are used for preliminary screening purposes only. Completing this form does not mean that you are eligible for VA benefits, that benefits are guaranteed, or that an application has been submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Support For Your Teams
Equipping Your Team With Educational Resources
VAPS leadership team provides education, training, and ongoing resources to help Elder Law Attorneys and their supporting staff understand when VA benefits may apply and how to identify appropriate referrals with confidence and accurate information.
Our goal is to ensure your team:
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Properly identifies qualifications for applicants
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Understands how VA benefits support affordability
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Can confidently introduce VAPS as a trusted resource without offering legal or financial advice
By equipping your team with the right information, you are better positioned to open their doors to more qualified clients while maintaining professionalism and compliance.
