Mother is VA fiduciary but won't give vet $$

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Jim Strickland was a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who was also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim wrote extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Before his recent passing, Jim was kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag. This page is dedicated to Jim and to his efforts to assist every veteran who called upon him.

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Question:

My mother is my VA fiduciary. she kicked me out yesterday but will not give me any funds for hotel rent nothing for me and my fiancée. How do I get her changed quickly to get a home to rent? We are on the street.

Jim's Reply:

You need to tell VA about this right now. Call this number 855-948-2311, be persistent...tell them the VAWatchdog told you to call Then talk with a lawyer here who won't charge you for the consult, you're going to need a lawyer eventually.