Veterans in North Texas are facing serious reductions in VA-funded in-home care, forcing many to give up the independence of living at home. These cuts affect veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program, which is designed to assist with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. For those struggling with severe disabilities or chronic illnesses, these reductions can be life-altering. The situation highlights the importance of working with our Texas VA service-connected disability lawyer to make sure that veterans receive the full benefits they have earned.
Data from the VA shows that the percentage of North Texas veterans receiving more than 20 hours per week of in-home care has dropped from 37% in June 2024 to just 11% in June 2025. Some veterans, like an 80-year-old Marine with Agent Orange-related cancer, were forced into assisted living when their weekly care hours were cut from 37 to 13. Another veteran, James Carey, who suffers from blindness, paralysis, and dementia due to a training injury, saw his round-the-clock care reduced to 16 hours per week before successfully appealing to 50 hours. These reductions underscore the critical need for advocacy to make sure that veterans maintain access to the care they need for health conditions, including secondary conditions stemming from service-related injuries or anxiety disorders like PTSD.
We’re Here To Help Veterans Maintain Their Benefits
Our Texas VA service-connected disability attorneys help by assisting clients with VA benefits disputes, making sure that reductions in care are properly challenged and that veterans are receiving the compensation and support they are entitled to. Our VA disability claims lawyers are trained to handle the rules governing service-connected conditions and secondary health issues, including sleep apnea, chronic pain, or mobility limitations linked to primary disabilities like PTSD.
Secondary conditions often complicate the care veterans require, and inadequate in-home assistance can exacerbate physical and mental health struggles. In such cases, our VA appeals attorneys help veterans advocate for the proper recognition of secondary conditions, confirming that their overall disability ratings reflect the full scope of service-related injuries. By carefully documenting medical evidence and filing appeals when necessary, our military disability lawyers maximize the chances that veterans will retain sufficient care hours and receive the compensation they need to remain safely at home.
Our Texas VA service-connected disability lawyers help veterans appeal reductions in in-home care, obtain increases in disability ratings, and secure access to programs such as the Caregiver Support Program, Veteran Directed Care, and other VA services that promote independent living. Veterans facing cuts like those reported in North Texas can benefit from our comprehensive approach to dealing with the VA system and protecting their earned benefits.
Contact our team at Glover Luck LLP today to discuss how we can advocate for you or your loved one to maintain access to the care and support you deserve. We offer 24/7 live call answering services, so you can reach us at any time of day or night to set up an appointment with a member of our team. And to show we care, we guarantee that there will be absolutely no fees until your case is resolved. So reach out today—we’re here to help.
