My dad is a VETERAN. We almost lost him recently due to negligence from his va dr. Long story. But he was on a ventilator for 16 days and now I'm a rest home for rehab and still may lose leg.. Should not the VA pay for help at home ? Also everyone tells me to apply for medicaid for him. But I do not understand why when he is a vet. So lost and do not know where to begin.
Look over their websites, see if they publish newsletters, have an archive of newsletters and articles, and are active in various bar association or practice group activities.
When you call, ask first is they have experience in suing the VA. Also find out what the percentage rate is if they recover - used to be 1/3 to sometimes a bit more if the case was a high value one.
A word of caution, though, if it becomes known that you're considering suit yet still want assistance from the VA for a place for your father to rehab, you might be met with some hostility. Staff could be very concerned that they too might be sued, even if they don't know the previous situation.
And it's likely they will know as any attorney you retain will first contact the VA to get the medical records. Word can spread within the VA from there on.
If I post the link, the Admins will delete it because it's a dot com site. But Google "Veterans Affairs Department, sovereign immunity" and check out the link to the Military Authority website.
I would also apply for Medicaid.
Whether the VA pays for home help depends on the level of qualification and service connected disability your father has. I think it would be helpful to meet with someone from one of the service organizations such as American Legion or VFW and find out what the VA offers, and ask them to help you get your father qualified for as much as he's able to get. Don't hire someone to do this; you definitely don't need to pay for assistance in applying for benefits.
I think you have 2 routes to pursue: (1) find out what your father is eligible for through the VA, and (2) find out if he is eligible for Medicaid.
You can begin with route #1 as I suggested above, and with route #2 by searching your state's website on Medicaid rules, especially on asset limitation.