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VA Caregiver Program Updates
August 1, 2020

     

Finally, veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam who need around-the-clock in-home care from a loved one can apply for an updated program from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Starting October 1, 2020, family members can apply for the highly anticipated family caregiver program.  

   

  

 

  

 

  

  

  

  

    

The VA recently announced that the updated family caregiver program will include eligible veterans who served on or before May 7, 1975, and the program will begin with several needed changes that affect all veteran currently enrolled in the program, and caregivers in the program.

   

Under the new guidelines, veterans with a single or combined service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher, could be eligible to apply for the updated program as early as October 2020.

   

Additionally, pay increases abound.  VA has determined that a stipend amount for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiving will be dependent on a veterans’ geography and level of care. For instance, a caregiver in Dallas, Texas, supporting a veteran at Level 2, would receive a monthly stipend of roughly $2,803.17.  Compensation for care varies greatly by location and level of care, therefore, consulting with a program specialist is key to capturing compensation commensurate with the level of care for the veteran.

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George DeCambra, 12/5/21

When I first applied for V/A disability from an accident abord ship. The man that help me fill out the report asked me if I WOULD LIKE HIM TO REPRESENT ME.  HE OFFERED AND I ACCEPTED.  AFTER TWO YEARS I CALLED TO FIND OUT WHAT WaS HE DOING TO HELP ME.. I THEN LEARNED HE RETIRED ONE WEEK AFTER ASKING ME IF I WOULD LIKE FOR HIM TO REPRESENT ME...I ASK WHY???  THEY SAID I DIDN'T ATTEMPT ANY OF THE HEARING TO SHOW WHY I deserved any compensation for my injuries.  That man told me I was definitely entitled to compensation. I tried to explain to them about the person that said he would take over my request for disability. That didn't make any difference. They did set me up with a doctor that had to be at least 90 + years old, He hardly did anything to verify my claim.  He was more interested in my time of service with the Army and Navy. And did I have an honorable discharge "Yes I do."  My Time in the military is 7 years 5 months 29 days and 16 hours I joined the Army when I was just turning 15 years old. Veterans Affairs have given me nothing be problems. 

          

Susan Donavan, 8/1/20

I currently take care of my husband who is 100% disabled.  He has been diagnosed with GBM and needs round-the-clock care with his meals, dressing, bathroom needs and walking.  He cannot be left alone.  I’m interested in this program.

    

Harold Gross, 8/1/20

Just in time, I have submitted a claim for housebound pension recently, however within the last 2 last days I am unable to walk due to my Spinal Stenosis condition, I am going to try to arrange for Surgery here in Tampa and hopefully I can get this done. Don't know how this will effect my current claim.