Pilfering Veterans’ Pensions

Be aware that veterans and their families are targets for dishonest advisors who claim to offer free help with pension claims. The scheme involves attorneys, financial planners and insurance agents that try to convince veterans to transfer their assets to a trust or to invest in insurance products. What they don’t reveal is that these transactions could mean the loss of eligibility for Medicaid services or loss of access to their money indefinitely.

It is recommended that veterans first consult with a VA representative whenever questions occur regarding benefits.

Your local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) may be reached at 2615 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 100 Los Angeles, CA 90007 or call (213) 744-4825.

Submitted by Andy GERO

Andy Gero is a life member of the VFW, Post 1614 and the American Legion Post 288 in La Crescenta.  He may be reached through the CV Weekly, (818) 248-2740, or writing the
Crescenta Valley Weekly at 3800 La Crescenta Ave.,
Suite 101, La Crescenta, CA 91214.

  Andy GERO