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A U.S. Army veteran, “Reginald,” 70, had been living on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and part-time wages as a handyman, earning less than $12,000 a year.
Reginald, who had been diagnosed with two different types of cancer, applied to JALA for help with a divorce and was referred to the Veterans Services Unit. During an interview with Reginald, his JALA attorney Declan Duffy noticed that Reginald had served during the Vietnam War era. A veteran himself, Duffy realized that based on Reginald’s income level, he would qualify for a Veteran’s Administration veteran’s pension.
Duffy collected documents and evidence of Reginald’s military service and itemized them along with his income. He then applied for the pension on Reginald’s behalf.
The Veteran’s Administration approved the application for the benefit and Reginald began receiving his veteran’s pension.
