More on planning for a good old age
There comes a time in everyone’s life that they are slowing down in one way or another. Even the baby boomers are starting to face this. You may be working less — driving less — going out at night less often due to visual problems — avoiding large stores and shopping malls and shifting to smaller venues that are easier to navigate — and reducing the amount of...
CAVC Opinion in Clennan v. Shinseki on Incompetency
On January 24, 2013, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) issued a panel opinion in Clennan v. Shinseki, regarding the procedures involved in finding a veteran incompetent to handle the disbursement of benefits and the appoint a fiduciary.
This case has a long, and possibly unnecessary, procedural history. The important takeaway for a veteran, however, is if you receive a...