Caregiver Support Program and VA Disability | All You Need To Know

[@sweetchinmusiq1623]

Literally had my appointment a few minutes ago. The social worker was condescending and rude. She spent the first 10 minutes explaining every reason why we werent going to get approved and what they are actually looking for, nevermind what eligibility they listed. Basically they want you to be in a veggitive state or missing multiple limbs after being set on fire. I just disconnected from the meeting. Prior to this meeting they screen your application for eligibility. So i don't know what the issue was

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am very sorry to hear this sir. You can always call the patient advocate to ask for assistance. Also there are accredited legal professionals that may be able to assist

[@lorenalenis127]

I am the caregiver of my son I received payment from VA every month.. I was under FMLA, then short term disability and now I am currently under long term disability, however I was told that I need to apply for social security disability to continue receiving my LTD… I have PSTD after what had happened to my son, working and take care of him is too much for me, that is why I applied for LTD, however the income as a caregiver is not a lot that is why I need the second income but now I don’t know what is going to happen if I have to apply for disability benefit trough the Social Security.. I have to do this? I will lose my VA payment if I get social security disability? I will loose my VA caregiver income? My son was in a car accident (service connected) and suffered anoxic Brain Injury post cardiac arrest.. He was on the AirForce

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear this ma'am that sounds very complex. I am not really sure but I would advise you to seek guidance from a legal professional experienced in this type of law.

[@dreamceline2093]

Hi I’m a NP and applied for the program recently.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck to you

[@hocfamilytv]

Problem is most people say they’re getting denied. The catch is may qualify. This program is messed up.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You are totally right

[@jimmyelmore629]

Get with your VA Social Worker to see if your are eligible for this or any other that is available.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is a great tip sir! Thank you for watching.

[@silverbaal]

Thanks for this video. I have been looking into becoming a caregiver and this information is very helpful. I have a question. I have a vet who wants to get back into the workforce (remote to start would be best)...But I know they're also going to need a lot of work re-acclimating themselves socially and learning how to communicate, set and meet goals and deadlines...and even learning what their skillset is, what they like doing or would thrive in, etc. Do you have any resources for career counseling for vets?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Totally! Have you looked into the VAs vocational rehab program?

[@silverbaal]

@@prestigeveteranmedical I have not. But I will! Thank you so much!! I started creating a spreadsheet to keep track of all of these resources. There's so much out there. Will definitely add this one to the list.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Good luck. They deny everyone for the Care Givers program.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear you experienced this sir

[@SpaceRanger187]

@@prestigeveteranmedical I applied because I cant use my right hand. They denied me and told me that I have to be in a coma to get the Care Givers program. That my left hand still works and I need to learn to deal with it.. Literally what it said in my denial

[@combatdouglas1306]

Point of contact ?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Here is a general link to the program: www.caregiver.va.gov/ You can find your local Caregiver Support Team by using the search tool/map in this link: www.caregiver.va.gov/support/New_CSC_Page.asp

[@bryenalexander]

I was told by my caregiver that comes to my house that at the end of the year the Care Giver Program was closing and id stop receiving those benefits.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I have not heard that sir but I hope not!

[@petermaerkel9140]

Not that I am aware of and I am in the PCAFC program.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Not true.

[@combatdouglas1306]

Make you my Caregiver.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You are so crazy

[@siddkid3169]

As a disable veteran, I have VA health care plus Medicare part B to overlap programs that are available to me.😊

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for the insight my friend