I am 60% service connected. My grandson helps me full time and lives with me. Can he get paid as a caregiver?

SrA Brian Singleton — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:21:45 -0400

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 3:25 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:25:57 -0400

https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 21 at 2020 3:41 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:41:09 -0400

That would depend on you type of disability and whether you are authorized a caregiver. Your VA physician is where you would start. Not at all making lite as I do not know your disability, I have several acquaintances who range from 30 to 100 and their disabilities do not warrant that type of care. It is truly best that you read the VA policy anssociated and then see your VA physician. All the best.

Response by Marilyn Hatcher made Jul 21 at 2020 5:03 PM

Marilyn Hatcher — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:03:59 -0400

Here are some resources that may help

Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Homemaker_and_Home_Health_Aide_Care.asp

Also check into the caregiver program, Aid & Attendance/Homebound and the Veteran Direct Care Program
Under the caregiver program there are 2 types of Caregiver support
1. General Caregiver - this does not include financial support
2 Comprehensive - this one includes financial support
Here is a link: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
This link will give you a list of phone #'s in various areas
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/New_CSC_Page.asp

Aid & Attendance/Homebound Info
https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/

Here is a link to the Veteran Direct Care Program, if it is not available in your area contact your social worker, dr, patient advocate and/or state representative
https://nwd.acl.gov/vdc.html

Homemaker_and_Home_Health_Aide_Care.asp

Response by 1SG Zelda Davis made Dec 15 at 2021 2:01 PM

1SG Zelda Davis — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:01:09 -0500

Hello and thank you for your question. Please follow-up with the The VAs Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) to find out more about eligibility of benefits to include contacting the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for assistance. Thank you