Memory care unit he has been with is switching to a new medical care staff, primarily nurse practitioners, and needs all the paperwork for that area of his care re-signed. There is an error on the paperwork and single box is checked that he is not a veteran. He IS a veteran. This was an error on his original paperwork when he moved in 15 months ago that was supposed to have been corrected. The DON is insisting that I sign the uncorrected paperwork. I'm concerned that there could be repercussions that I am not aware of by doing that. He is currently on hospice and does not receive any veteran's benefits. Does anyone know how this could impact anything in the future? I don't know why they don't just correct the mistake and move on with it.
Call your county VA assistance group. Ours is at the county courthouse. They can advise what benefits your dad might be eligible for. They will even come to the house to get info for the paperwork and fill out some of it. A grateful nation honors its vets! Good luck in getting what your dad deserves.
Bring proof that he is a Veteran. A copy of his DD214 or other discharge papers would probably be what they need.
If you do not have a DD214 you could get one and while you are at it I would check to see if he qualifies for any service connected benefits. It may surprise you! Contact your local Veterans Assistance Commission their services are free and they are there to help Veterans get the benefits they deserve.
Why isn't he receiving any veteran's benefits?
There are partiipants on this forum who are experienced with the VA.