VA Caregiver Program Application, Benefits, and Requirements Explained

[@usmcoth]

The VA holding “in-home” assessments (clinician visit) sounds like a form of warrant-less search (or an episode of House where the doctors search and seize items for a patients home.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Its over the phone. just a video chat because of Covid

[@scoutmom405]

May 2022 We applied & today We got approved. It takes some time but they told us 90 days we'd have an answer. We did virtual, calls & 1 in VA clinic appointments. Dad is 100% VA disabled & this program is a blessing for us both. I shared your video with his home nurse, so she can spread the word on this program for disabled Vets & their caregivers. Ty

[@jollygreen4662]

How much do you get compensated for?

[@johnrogers3781]

Did your father have to go through another comp and pen exam

[@robertawalker526]

@@jollygreen4662 Congratulations & Blessings to you and your Dad.

[@teresaaytch3302]

@@robertawalker526

[@robertawalker526]

Thank You sharing. Info so needed.

[@allanmorga3407]

Who benefit more in this program? The veteran who received the care and ADL or the Caregiver that get compensated for the services rendered to the veteran. Eligibility of the veteran depends on the CEAT decision and the veteran’s preference of his choice does not have any weight at all when it comes to the selection of caregiver. The disability ratings of the veteran should be the basis and not the subjective choices of the coordinators.

[@stephanieknowles7586]

For us, it benefits the household together. We can keep him home.

[@spidertazzfb47]

If you don't like the care giver just say No to them and they will find another care giver . Preferably in her 20 something and a looker!

[@lg7728]

Love CCK's briefings! Straight to the point!

[@KimboesliceKnockOut]

Thank you for sharing with us all, this helped me understand a lot more about what to expect.

[@dizzybee4176]

Good luck to anyone applying. After being my husbands caregiver since 2014 I was just kicked off the program. They said because my husband could somewhat function on his own that he didn't meet the NEW criteria. She then told me that "It use to be due to service, but now service has been taken out of it." I asked her to clarify and she couldn't. My husband is 90% going for his last 10% this year. This news is a slap to his face, his words not mine. He said, "Basically Im not in a vegetative state so..." and then we were told we could appeal the decision. We are going right back into the era of all wounds are physical. Trust me my husband is physically disabled as well, IED in Iraq in 2006, but I guess that doesn't count. Absolutly rediculas.

[@lynnchaney5912]

I fill your pain they are revamping the program because a lot of people was lying about there situation one couple said his wife didn't work and was his caregiver 24 hours a day and they found out she had a full-time job there always somebody that mess it up for the ones that really need the help

[@dizzybee4176]

@@lynnchaney5912 That is verry unfortunant, but the new rules make it so being my husbands caregiver (as I have since 2011 when I had to quit work to look after him after an attempted incident) is like nailing jello to the wall with a nail. I have only been on the care giver program since 2014, so I spent three years out of work. Now it looks like I either have to not work again or explain to a new employer that I may have to leave work to take him to appointments, I'm only running on 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares, he can't feel one of his legs again so I have to help him around for a few days, etc. As I said, when I asked why, and the answer was "They are taking the service connection out of it." I nearly lost my temper.

[@german1star85]

Same! My husband is 100%. Been in program since 2012 on the top tier level and then just out of nowhere- booted! There was no transition, no nothing! 😩

[@ashleycbla]

@@lynnchaney5912 Okay well that’s them and I’m sure they investigated to find that out. Don’t just take someone off a program and not investigate first. The excuse that one person messes it up for others is BS because there should be something in place like a checklist to find out if someone is really needing the program or not. If all evidence is there, how is it right to take someone off a program unless they were able to prove otherwise.

[@SpaceRanger187]

They did it to thousands of people, Congress had to get involved. Idk if it has all be fixed. But you can google and see them kicking people with no arms and legs off@@ashleycbla

[@dorothycollins9593]

Dad was 100% disabled, mom receives DIC and Aid and Attendance. Her condition is deteriorating, and as her son I take care of her. I can't work anymore (3years) can't even grocery shop for over an hour. Can mom get this SMC. We also need a grant to fix the house for VERY sick folks (heart). I really need some help! NOWAY mom is going to a facility if it kills me!

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

Good for you for not letting her go to a factory I mean facility same thing take care

[@kfl5647]

They have all of the veterans medical records they should base it on the injuries sustained and consequences due to those injuries, to make a decision weather the vet needs a caregiver or not..They make caregivers jump through so many hoops just to kick them out and making them feel like perhaps their answers is what got them kicked during the assessment. It's B.S I will be getting a reassessment the 24th and the lady who called to schedule the appointment was rude and short when I asked questions, already set the tone for how the assessment will go.

[@scarlettsells]

@kFL how did the assessment go? which appeal did you file?

[@Nanasphotos]

I'm sorry this was a sad assessment for your Veteran and self as a caregiver. I do understand that there's a number of questions and Veteran's need, including their service connect health conditions. Please keep in mind, each Veteran's conditions can change from their last intake. They are merely trying to keep records updated and as a caregiver...you're the closest person to that Veteran that can help them answer those questions and keep them on track with their health and having a caregiver by their side not only for companion, but for health management, mental stability and well-being. If you feel like you've both been disrespect....report immediately to their supervisor. Be your Veteran's advocate. Keep your patience and calm. Your Veteran is counting on you as a caregiver. This is one job that is over and beyond. Thank you for helping our Veterans.

[@metteojacobs6422]

Iam in tear one even I have traumatic brain injury with seizures extremely and memory poor balance constantly dropping items when Iam eating an need to be watch if I pass out in shower pool I think I should be tear 3 this was constantly direct ied hits an constant combat

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

AS LAWYERS , CAN YOU ASSIST WITH VETERANS TO GET THIS DONE ?

[@glassonion32]

no one i have spoke to will even touch it why not sure its beyond frustrating even law groups that put out blogs like this DON'T HELP VETS OR THEIR CAREGIVERS for example Hill and Ponton what a joke...Appeal to the Board of appeals do it yourself if you have the means or maybe a spouse or relative can assist a lot of information out there

[@donneone]

Are Caregiver benefits only for the caregiving of Veterans or are these also available for the caregiving of Veteran's spouse or surviving spouse?

[@skywalker39100]

Thank You, So much for the info! US ARMY Combat Veteran 1991. Desert Storm!!!!!!!!! Saudi Arabia in February was HOT!!!!!!!

[@a.dudleybuchanan8632]

WHEN I WENT THROUGH THIS I ASKED FOR AID IN ATTENDANCE WHILE I WAS TAKING CARE OF MY SPOUSE AND WAS DENIED EVEN THOUGH HE WAS 100% SERVICE RELATED PASSED AWAY MARCH 31, 2018 VA immediately TOOK OUT OF MY ACCOUNT ROUGHLY $2100 WHICH WAS THE MORTGAGE THAT I HAD PAID AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH... Where was this when I needed it? I lost everything because of the VA as a caregiver I got screwed by the government royally.

[@Tasteprettyllc]

I am so sorry this happened to you. I can’t even imagine what I would do.

[@cashonly6117]

I can say under the new rules, it is difficult to obtain for the older vets. My spouse is 100% and now undergoing cancer treatment for the second time. We have neither been able to get the caregiver assistance nor housing assistance while in Houston at MD Anderson. Florida is horrible for getting approved for anything, period. Tried to refile for appeal and was suggested to wait until we came back from cancer treatment. I mean really. We fought the VA initially for almost 10 years to get to this point. Had to leave Florida, filed in Alabama and was approved.

[@jeremyjohns3241]

The state you reside in has nothing to do with your denial or grants with VHA , VBA or BVA. You need to get with a POA/VSO that has experienced VSO/VCE's.

[@cashonly6117]

@@jeremyjohns3241 Actually it does. We have had several different entities to assist with his claim and never accomplished a damn thing. Rolled over into the next state and was approved. The same is said for the caregiver assistance. I specifically questioned this and was informed they have a more difficult time in Florida. I am a 60 percenter and I had to fight just to make it to 30. Refiled in Alabama and moved up to 60. So this is my experience. I did not file in the same places as my spouse did, so like I said this is my experience. The ideology I have seen in Florida is that people are all retirees and just come to die in their old age. It took me 10 years of meaningless jobs to finally land back as a GS employee and I had to leave the state of Florida for that too. Here where I am it's still who you know, not your credentials.

[@maiyanergee2134]

@@jeremyjohns3241 where does that happen... I do apologize for barging in on your conversation however to say I need help and guidance would be an under over statement

[@montyhaskett9392]

Unless you want the rug ripped out from under your feet expect this program to hound you ruthlessly until you give in or quit!! I have been assigned a caregiver (Tier 2) for almost 2 years and qualified under the program when I entered. Quarterly appointment, check ins , no missed appointments then suddenly this NEW program that don't give a FK kicks me and my caregiver out. Evidentially under the new criteria OLD vets don't always qualify! BULLS*&T! if you qualified once why would a program provide you the daily care you need then suddenly because of "Covid" and the need to phone / video chat cancel your benifits after 2 years?!?! No wonder 22 a day quit!! F*&K THIS !!!

[@cashonly6117]

@@montyhaskett9392 Yep, just went through all the hassle filing a second time and was disapproved again. I'm done. So get this, he qualifies for them to send a caregiver and he qualifies for Medicare to come in and take care of him under the same ADL rules, but we don't qualify for me to take care of him. We live somewhere where your lucky if you get a qualified caregiver under either program. If you do get someone, they quit or move on to a more lucrative area, or always calling in sick or whatever the eff excuse is available. I've been his caregiver for 7 years now with no assistance. So Kiss my a#%# and pi$$ off VA.

[@RightAtHomeElCajon]

I helped my mother with this, we applied on the VA website. The app. took about 15 min. and they called my mother the next day to go over the app. They set up an additional phone meeting to go over the qualifying factors.

[@TheDonna1959]

I strongly feel it is very unfair that this benefit is available to veterans of certain active duty service. What about those of us who served after 1975 & before 2011???

[@german1star85]

Absolutely agree!

[@robertawalker526]

Like the Vietnam War that many died and the ones that returned was overlooked. My husband was one of them.

[@garycunningham7177]

I also agree. I’m a 100% Service Connected Veteran and was injured during peace time and entered service on 20 May 75 and re-enlisted and was discharged 20 March 80 after my injury. Why is my injury during training not covered? I’m Completely and Totally Disabled @ 100% yet I’m not eligible for this or for Property Tax reduction for my home. I also just missed the cutoff by 6 days.

[@Leela1210]

I need help understanding why we were kicked off the program for the reason of "not needing continous care for 6 mo" I've been caring for my husband for 5 years...I handle everything for him. He does work but I end up having to go to his work to help him get through anger/ptsd

[@german1star85]

We were kicked out of program for exact same reason and were on the top level. There was no transition or anything! Now my parents have to go check on him periodically( when they can). He no longer takes his Meds like he is supposed to…. PTSD, Depression and Anxiety is through the roof and physically his feet and back are getting worse….life has been turned upside down completely……

[@domirican81]

My wife and I have our caregiver interview next week. Hoping for the best. I appreciate everything the VA does for me. Just hope they can do a little for her. Even if we get denied I appreciate at least giving her the chance to show how helpful she really is. She prepares the best meals and I’d like her to get into a culinary school. 🙂

[@TacticalPAPA]

How did it go???

[@domirican81]

@@TacticalPAPA Well initially denied, due primarily to paperwork she needs to submit. Reapplying at a later date.

[@imDavina1331]

@@domirican81 technically the veteran has to qualify for a paid caregiver. once they approve you in the appointment and qualify you to the next level. there they come to your house to look at it, if you dont have handicap equipment expect a lost, i didnt have equipment but my mental health records confirmed things that came out in the interview at home and in the hospital. a lot of my medical history was me in the hospital being watched for several weeks at a time.

[@christianwagnon-kt7sd]

Your spouse is approved for the same benefits as the vet the prospect of processing Is slow, mostly due to missing. confirmation in VA decision the board. You can always get SSDI for her on your benefits. It's incumbent to resolve the domestic tasks talored to the knowledge of what y'all need, and remember you can always get SSDI to make it payment for your emergency service in the household. Like a new refrigerator, it's a shame that we just got to keep asking about Amy programs for relief and the workers don't know nothing and rude too.

[@sweetchinmusiq1623]

Had my appointment today. Denied

[@tysonaltevers3653]

So I was denied for the caregiver program because they said my file was not filled out completely (the social worker was even shocked I got turned down) I was 65 pounds and could barley walk 100 feet to the bathroom. I am 100% disabled through the v.a. what should I do to appeal it and is there anyone at the v.a. hospital that I need to talk to specifically to get this restarted or appealed and it's been about a year since I was denied. Can I still appeal or not? The caregiver would be my wife.

[@allanmorga3407]

I was denied Caregiver benefits because I didn’t met the CEAT criteria of the CGSP. I was a TDIU beneficiary since 2015. How can I appeal their decision.

[@german1star85]

We were kicked out of program and my husband is 100% and was on the top tier level. Then, out of nowhere we get booted with no transition, no help, no nothing…. My life has been miserable since, husband no longer takes his Meds…. HELP!!!!!!

[@jollygreen4662]

Can you apply again to renew the program?

[@metteojacobs6422]

Probably was not sopose to be there to begin with you ever thought about that

[@USMCVetSlots03xx]

You got booted he still has 100%… why is he failing to take meds that’s literally a reason for a caregiver to ensure they take their meds as well lmao. You only help him when you get paid? 🤣☠️ plus everyone with 70% or higher is on the top tier

[@i_n_sist8641]

Never cut off a colleague while they're speaking. 🤦🏽‍♀️ She does speak slowly but Patience is a virtue. Not for me but you should try and have patience for your colleague 😂 Great info guys! 👍🏽

[@Invinciblevision]

What she was saying was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment too.

[@sandramiles2730]

What Is Aid & Assistance for War Veterans?

[@A1ooog]

She asked her to start back then cut her off again

[@javiermartinez894]

Chronic PTSD,memory loss,space disoriented,depression,anxiety,suicide ideations,TBI,prostrating migraines,plantar fasciitis,vertigo,sleep problems,psychosis,hallucinations,bad back and extremities numbness.OCD. Does a person like this should be considered to try and request? Just saying. Thanks

[@brianbytheocean]

Can you help me appeal a caregiver denial???? Please. Here in Florida they are denying everyone.

[@CCK_Law]

Hello! Unfortunately CCK does not handle caregiver claims, but a VSO should be able to provide you free help. We suggest reaching out to your local DAV office here: www.dav.org/get-help-now/va-benefits-help/

[@brianbytheocean]

@@CCK_Law Thank you for such a fast response. I tried my local VSO and he said the same thing "we don't handle caregiver claims" No one does. Can you tell my why? This whole program is shrouded in secrecy. No one can even tell who or where my denial came from and there is no identifiying info on the letter. I am 100% T&P with a TBI and Epilepsy. My reason for denial is that I won't need care for more than the next 6 months. Heck. I would pay an attorney just to review the appeal I have to file myself. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[@Tasteprettyllc]

This is my good information.

[@HappiNess4703]

Do a supplemental& rebuttle their decision letter. Have your Dr. Write a letter or fill out an A& A form.

[@ernestrussell1903]

I was the primary caregiver for a veteran who finally was diagnosed with Parkinson’s He was stationed camp lajune I finally got him one hundred percent service conected I live with him was the only caregiver no help from any one I have just mailed to get the reasons that the veterans administration denied my application and the veterans could you help me in this matter

[@glassonion32]

sorry no one answered you seems common practice for us all in this together hope you found help

[@djlevert1]

Thank you for the information Christian!

[@authorfeliciajackson6538]

I applied twice got denied twice which is unfair.. my husband had heart attack 2014 after that I applied. Last week he had another mini heart attack which he had to get op heart surgery and I had to quit working because I now must take care of him, I will try again for the caregiver plan benefit

[@theateroftheabsurd2168]

I received a letter from VA saying many folks may have been denied or kicked from the program and it may have been a mistake on the VA part. I’m going to apply im 90percent unemployable

[@robertawalker526]

Such sad and overwhelming of denial win the information of Vets needing help appears misleading to many. I appealed for Caregiver support and await the the answer. So many disheartening stories for the many that sacrificed their lives.

[@kenndecareaux149]

I did not hear anything about Disabled vets before 1975.. ??????????

[@dwaynejones1555]

IKR

[@maiyanergee2134]

I actually forgot I subscribed and watch tgis channel. I am in need of help in every way. I was thrown into the caregiver roll, last year February 2021 for 100% disabled Korean War veteran. With no family at the time. And with these responsibilities came a lot more that I was thankfully able to commit to, however I was not or I'm not being duly acknowledged nor can I apply for any other benefits for myself at this time. I need somebody to help me navigate through this as I know it's a long process however I don't even know where to begin

[@lifeofcici__]

Va.gov, search caregiver application, fill it out and wait for the call for the interview. Than you’ll wait for approval and payment.

[@ner-geeenergy2181]

Thanks for responding And we had downloaded completed and sent in the paperwork. Agter 2 of the 3 interviews and a few drastically decline in the visits in home, my vets health and more things began to pile on he qnd I. In addition there were no wellmess nurses and they simply said put him in a skiilled institution. Where he'd check himself out. Now as he maintained his own ability in the professionals opnions, once hed returned in his home, with less and less help from outside physician involven!!! I was simply working and as his care became more to MOST Needing, unknowing I stayed in reguards to the lack of anyone else. I'm now being tied into the whole situation, in bad name, intentions, as well as taking the fault of negligence. That I 1st handedly took victim of. Again I thank you and need to get some help. Some advise and or more knowledgeable guidance as to my having no idea how to proceed and have a whole team of biased liars who havd already concluded not TRUTH but what the simple people have concocked up in me.

[@dwaynejones1555]

Question. Can a veteran Appeal Effective Date for SMC-L on 2017 going back to 2015 with new Lay Evidence just added, dating back to 2015? Extenuation circumstances. Veteran was not mentally competent at the time and have evidence to prove that. I know its a long shot as 1 yr window was missed.

[@maryjanehale8212]

I used to tace care of my husband for years he never paid me or mentioned anything about w

[@dianameeks7923]

what about viet nam veterans from the late 1960's?

[@ApobangpoBorashae7]

Do the caregiver have to take classes?

[@SpaceRanger187]

Yes

[@parisgroves5860]

I was told last week they did not give a few hours or anything in order to be eligible the caregiver must live with you no exceptions are you don’t get it. But they won’t tell me how much so I can find someone and tell them an amount that they would get paid because I don’t know. So then someone has to agree to come live with me and do the job, but they don’t even know how much they pay??

[@SpaceRanger187]

They aren't going to check your sock drawer

[@edwardgriffin6042]

I’m told $1800; here in the Philippines, $0. We are second class citizens as disabled veterans.

[@pureoxide]

get IU at 100% complete and permanent but rated at 50% . Is there anyway to get around the 70% requirement

[@parisgroves5860]

How much does it pay for the 40 hours?

[@glengayer9627]

What percentage does it qualify for ?

[@nishacoffey6133]

Since there are 3 ways to appeal and 1 way to have another look-see through VHA, does this mean each of these 4 avenues allows for 2 appeals each? Or does it mean the vet can only do 2 appeals total, no matter the avenue (supplemental claim/higher level review/appeal to the board of veterans/clinical review process with veterans health administration)?

[@SpaceRanger187]

Can do more, been denied twice now doing a higher level.. Even with a tbi and cant remember anything, blown out knee and one hand.. Still denied me.. Told me I have my left hand and to figure it out.

[@Mrbuglove]

You will see the VA is not supporting the Care giver program. It's shameful how they manipulate this program down to no help at all.

[@joyclark6192]

I hope this is not true.

[@german1star85]

Sadly, it’s true!

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

The VA will find any way to deny you your benefits. When one is already treading water, the VA is fantastic at pushing you underwater.

[@edwardgriffin6042]

Two of you are saying two different periods; I qualify for what the lady said; the guy comes back and disqualifies me. I served from June 16, 1975 - July 31, 1990. Do I qualify or not?

[@tracicarter9350]

I agree with everything that’s being said here they’re awful and you literally have to jump through so many hoops and then when you get through the hoops, you’re still denying this is bullshit

[@arielamodia8691]

pls..help..how to claim Equity Bill? My father was able ..interview of USVA personel to sign the form..But

[@arielamodia8691]

But,after the intetview of USVA personel,He past away ..then his check..was came..but it didnt gave to me..pls help. Thank You. God Blesd Josrphine Gonza only daughter of my late father.

[@luckyslevin5138]

If I’m 100 P&T, can this program hurt me? I know that sounds dumb, but I read someone got taken off the program due to them saying he was rehabilitated. So if the intent of this program is to rehabilitate will that trigger an audit on my VA claim side??

[@TacticalPAPA]

Are you worried about an audit? If you’re injured and there’s no evidence to the contrary you’re fine…

[@AaronHatcher]

So the veteran has to have been injured during their service?

[@nengvue957]

I'm at 100p.t and currently still and will continue to get mental and physical treatment. Do I still need to do the medical exam again? 🤔

[@davematot2145]

Can a family member as a caregiver delegate some of his duties

[@allanmorga3407]

When can a TDIU beneficiary effectively qualify for the Caregiver Program?

[@SpaceRanger187]

depends on your issues

[@charlenescott573]

I was told If could feed myself, I did not qualify is that true

[@ThaiBob33065]

Hello, What about Beirut 82 - 84 with Combat

[@irwinsailas5610]

Didn’t you listen to the video? Watch it your answer is there!

[@ThaiBob33065]

@@irwinsailas5610 Do you work for Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD?

[@allanmorga3407]

I was awarded TDIU in 2015 I was told I did not meet the eligibility requirements for a caregiver even though my wife had been giving me the care I needed for my ADL I was also denied the A & A I previously applied. What should I do to qualify?

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

Am I eligible for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers? You may be eligible if you and the Veteran you’re caring for meet all of these requirements. Eligibility requirements for the family caregiver You must be at least 18 years old and at least one of these must be true for you. You must be either: A spouse, son, daughter, parent, stepfamily member, or extended family member of the Veteran, or Someone who lives full-time with the Veteran, or is willing to do so if designated as a family caregiver Eligibility requirements for the Veteran All of these must be true for the Veteran you’re caring for. The Veteran must have a VA disability rating (individual or combined) of 70% or higher. The Veteran’s service-connected disabilities must have been caused or made worse by their active-duty service during one of these periods of time: On or after September 11, 2001, or On or before May 7, 1975 Expansion for all eras is on track for Oct,1, 2022 And: The Veteran must have been discharged from the U.S. military or have a date of medical discharge, and The Veteran must need at least 6 months of continuous, in-person personal care services Again.... Expansion for all eras is on track for Oct,1, 2022

[@allanmorga3407]

@@metalarteestsliger9321 I would like a copy of the results that explains the reason for the denial of my application for the caregiver program.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

@@allanmorga3407 you can FOIA request that information but you do so through VA. Search for the FOIA form at va.gov Depending on your regional office it may be possible to request that there.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

@@allanmorga3407 if you believe you meet all requirements listed above, I suggest you appeal the decision with a motion to correct under “clear and unmistakable error” or CUE

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

If you don’t need to provide new evidence, a higher level review (HLR) would be the appeal to start. You can submit new evidence with a supplemental claim

[@lorettajenkins1236]

How can I get a form for a appeal

[@CCK_Law]

Veterans have many options to file an appeal, depending on what stage of the process they are in. You can find VA appeal forms here: www.va.gov/decision-reviews/

[@yosinaloa4528]

I need assistance. They giving hard time to my brother his primary physician not taking time to support care veterans struggling and dr not support making things worse loosing hope gone thru appeals and getting denied he in trouble worsening his system by situation

[@mn6736]

Sorry but the VA in Milwaukee is horrible! Clients get rejected left to right. For ex. had a client who had dementia, uses a walker , in his 80’s , flight risk, has a catheter bag, very weak hardly can do anything for himself. Social worker said he only was approve for 2 showers a week and 3 hrs of housekeeping. Social worker said his 77 yrs old sister who lives with him can be his “natural support”, and be responsible with helping him out . The sister has breast cancer, chemotherapy, edema, and other major medical issues. Way to go VA!

[@SpaceRanger187]

Good Luck, even meeting all the qualifications and having one hand..Denied

[@paulc9739]

Does this affect your disability rating in any way?

[@CCK_Law]

Hello! The VA Caregiver Support Program does not affect your VA disability rating. The program is designed to provide support and assistance to caregivers of veterans, and it operates separately from the disability compensation system. Have a great day!

[@Hippie-i8g]

Do you have free consultations?

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

So, if you are a Vietnam veteran, do not qualify?

[@adlomax4861]

At the time the program started no. Now, Vietnam Veterans can apply as of Oct 2021

[@joeyofjoeysworld3003]

So Desert Storm Vets like myself are just screwed & not eligible for this?

[@j.w.1419]

Apply

[@VeteranJudy]

Instead of appeal can I reapply?

[@SpaceRanger187]

Yes.. you can do both at the same time. But if they approve your claim you wolnt get the back pay. I think they deny claims to force a reapply so they can get out of the back pay. Mine is going on over a year and still waiting

[@leatharay3565]

My husband went when

[@thomasc7119]

VA seems to be kicking all legacy caregivers off the program.

[@Leela1210]

Yup. Got kicked off

[@sindarian1973]

@@Leela1210 I recently got kicked as well..it is unfortunate that the person that conducted the review/interview was very unfamiliar with the care my veteran needs and is very new to the job. My veteran can't cook his meals, has sleep issues that keeps both of us up, is unable to walk, unable to drive , has seizures, unable to manage his own medication, thrives in constant pain to where he has suicidal thoughts, falls from time to time and has bipolar that was aggravated by his injuries. He's 100 percent disabled just for legs. When my husband experiences his manic episodes its very dangerous to the point where he gets violent, wheels out the door and tries to enter the road, tries to start fights even while in the vehicle. It's awful at times. I've been a legacy and they recently kicked me. My husband is unable to be left alone...he cant cook for himself and to top all of this off our son is nonverbal autistic so I have to make sure things stay as quiet as possible so my veteran doesn't get angry, you can also expect things to break fall or even the vet to fall...I guess im suppose to just go to work though and pray my husband doesnt down a bunch of pills, fall out of his chair with no one to assist him up, cook his own meals and hopefully he doesnt burn our house down because he forgot to turn the burner off... have a seizure and go into kidney failure again, oh yea and lets not forget he's in a medication change which either makes him sleep all day and I am only able to wake him for brief periods of time and also makes him dizzy. I've been on the phone regularly with his doctors. But what this all comes down to is the va is taking this program away to save money so they don't have to put vets into a nursing home. I want to get in contact with the legacy participants that are being kicked from the program knowing that they still will be unable to work due to the care their veteran needs. please contact me because we are our husband's/wive's advocate and they need a voice. This post 9/11 purge needs to stop. I've been on this program since 2013 and been at the highest tier. We have already been through the compensation and pension and that was years ago. Does this mean he will need another compesation and pension exam? I do have so many questions since this seems to be the va going backwards instead of forwards...us legacy shouldn't have to be going through this and then to hear we are here for you we care...Do you? If you really cared would you be making us go through this again and even worse being wrongfully removed from this program..My vet 100 percent disabled and unemployable and it even states in his "award" he is a danger to himself and to others.. I'm angry , stressed and frustrated. It took weeks for my decision to come through its almost as if it was already set to remove the legacy participants...so here's a great question ..how long will it take this CEAT to make a decision and are they really looking at the records? or just wanting us legacy to just give up? I'm not giving up. Please contact me if this is what has happened to you. We need to stick together in this.

[@german1star85]

Yep, we got booted too! We had top tier level and then just nothing…. No transition, nothing! 👀😩

[@jollygreen4662]

Are they restarting a new program?

[@janaymartinez604]

Yup this did this to us to

[@garydavis2548]

They denied me..

[@keithmartin3899]

Can you get caregivers for 1year because ot total knee replacement

[@robertlee810]

TALK, TALK, AND TALK. GET TO THE POINT....HOW TO GET THE FORM? YOU DON'T SAY WHAT?

[@allanmorga3407]

Who determines caregiver eligibility?

[@CCK_Law]

Good morning Mr. Morga, the VA determines the requirements for eligibility which can be found here: www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/#:~:text=You%20must%20be%20at%20least,designated%20as%20a%20family%20caregiver

[@maiyanergee2134]

My God how I didn't need to see this. Now I did apply for the stipend, we're going to approach that later because it's not really important. When I was looking for some type of feedback as far as what I was doing what I am doing and what I need it to be doing to effectively join the pact team as well as be a benefit to my vet and not bring him down any further than he already was. Hello my name is N'er-Gee and Lord knows I am going through it. I have tried hard and no one else has encountered the obstacles as I've seen in 12 months... So I'm the caregiver that has not been cared for. Please if anybody reads this and has any insight on what I just said. I'm not gonna go any further however I pray somebody reads this in the message gets back to me thank you and advance, #careing4but0cares4me

[@bcwy7175]

Are you kidding? This is from 75 and there's not for Vietnam B Era veterans. OMG

[@James-jz1vd]

Brain injury memory loss tremors epilepsie balance 100 percent service conevted.

[@shirleyhargrove9716]

My newpew name William D. Yates does not get any help from the VA at all he can't walk, just started to talk a little has no use of him self for going to bathroom can't use his right hand at all they put him in a resthome h

[@shirleyhargrove9716]

They put him in a resthome now he has bedsore cause he is not being kept clean or washed good if he can get some caretaker with some pay people don't want work for free he really need round the clock careor someone to move in with him and take care of him what can he do about finances help

[@lavernbaldwin2691]

Cab a spouce get benefit as well. Is this A part of the smc program. Caregiver vs smc Aid and Attendance.are they one and the same.

[@frankcherry3810]

I wonder if the Russian or Chinese Vet’s get this? haha

[@RonaldMarcotte-hs7qn]

We need updates. We don’t need history. We already know the history of the VA sucks. We need updates on 2024, 2024, 2024, 2025 not what’s happened in the past because VA never does anything and we already know that..

[@blessedmoney5283]

It's a joke....like always it's wishy washy... they say we offer this and that, but you don't qualify....or already qualify for because the 70% or higher rating.... smoke and mirrors

[@Momslosthrmrbls]

This program is the biggest bunch of BULLSHIT the VA has ever come up with. My veteran is 100 P & T, and due to progressive effects of TBI, I have to do things for him like prepare meals due to safety (he forgets to turn burners off, burns food, etc), I have to order, organize, and administer his medications, and I have to manage all the finances. These are just SOME of what I do. The man has over 1600 pages of VA documentation, mostly mental health records. However, we have been denied TWICE for this program. It's all truly subjective, and being determined by fucking social workers. It's absolutely humiliating to go through the process. 98% denial rate is NOT helping Vets!!

[@HappiNess4703]

Write a buddy letter & rebuttle their decision with the why's. Talk to his Dr. To help you.

[@ST-lt4ls]

Can you all be hired to represent applicants and their veteran for this program? My 58 year old husband is 100% P and T with 70% for TBI/PTSD, and also diagnosed with suspected CTE. I applied in 2019 but was denied because they don’t know how to apply their own guidelines. I have since appealed to VBA, but am waiting for a decision (it’s been 8 months since I’ve filed).h