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I am trying to help my mother qualify for Aid & Attendance, but her years of service were not during war time as they were between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. She says that she had to get out of the military when she got pregnant in 1959 as pregnant women could not stay active duty. Is that true? If so, how do they hold that against her? Without that sexist policy, she would have in all likelihood served 5 more years and met the war time standard on her own.

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What is the Check-In Care Journey?
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THE CHECK-IN CARE JOURNEY
All Check-In needs to get started is contact information and a general description of needs.
Step 1: Reaching Out
The care journey begins by sign-up or referral. Once connected with Check-In, a trained “Care Coordinator,” will be assigned to you or your loved one within 24-48 business hours. The Care Coordinator will listen, answer questions, and begin the care process.
Step 2: Getting Connected
After administering an initial intake screening, the Care Coordinator will develop a personalized care plan, matching you or your loved one's unique needs to the programs and organizations best able to provide help.
Step 3: Receiving Care
The Care Coordinator will then assist in scheduling care, with treatment options ranging from outpatient and telehealth programs to intensive, in-person care programs. The Care Coordinator will continue to serve as an advisor and guide throughout the care journey.

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Does the VA (or will the VA) offer relocation expenses services - reimbursement, if you are moving for the first time since retirement from your last duty station? I missed the opportunity to relocate at government expense in 2016 (1 year after retirement).