VA and SS Caregiver Funds and do You Qualify?

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:44:53 -0400

I am compelled to write this because many veterans are financially challenged and do not know of the VA Caregiver fund. I am not an expert, but I know a few things. The premise for the Caregiver funds is to generally to pay someone, a loved one for the constant care of the veteran. It is based on locality, and I think it tops off at $2100/month. I strongly suggest using the DAV rep to get it started.

http://www.familyofavet.com/va_caregiver_program.html

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2015 1:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:51:35 -0400

I have heard of this in post deployment briefings as well. Make use of all available resources and spread the word to assist all who need it and may qualify!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 19 at 2015 2:35 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:35:12 -0400

Thanks for posting Ken. By the question title I thought you were going to post information on both the Veterans Affairs and Social Security Care Giver programs. Thank you for posting the VA Caregiver program link. I tried to find information on the Social Security webpage but that is a very difficult page to negotiate. One thing that really bothers me about the Social Security web system [HHS at its finest] is that even though I am registered the only information I can find out is my own estimated benefits and actual contributions to the Social Security "program."

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 11 at 2015 12:58 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:58:38 -0400

Folks if you think you qualify check into this. Not many folks are familiar with the programs.

Response by MSgt Mark Padilla made May 9 at 2019 12:57 AM

MSgt Mark Padilla — Thu, 09 May 2019 00:57:50 -0400

Thank you this good information.