Posted on Mar 12, 2016
How do you become a Caregiver for your Spouse if He or She is OIF, OEF, Vietnam and branch immaterial?
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I'm curious to hear from some of our military family members that are Caregivers out there on how they became a Caregiver, the process it took, and pointers they can share now after the fact. Are you certified by the VA?
Caregivers are very important to our service members suffering with PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled!
Please share your experiences with others here on RP!
Caregivers are very important to our service members suffering with PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled!
Please share your experiences with others here on RP!
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My cousin and his wife run a non-profit called the Veterans Wife. They fought for years to get assistance from the VA and went through extremely hard times before he started receiving benefits. They started the non profit to help veterans and their families, especially through navigating the system to get the assistance they need.
His wife Jade is now his caretaker and on the Indianapolis VA Board of Caretakers. If any veteran needs assistance in getting a caretaker or any assistance, they can be of help. They also provide support to caregivers and family members whom are trying to make it through tough times.
This is not just a shameless plug, Jade and her team does real work to help veterans on a daily basis. If you need a caretaker or are trying to become one, please contact them.
http://www.the Veterans Wife.com
His wife Jade is now his caretaker and on the Indianapolis VA Board of Caretakers. If any veteran needs assistance in getting a caretaker or any assistance, they can be of help. They also provide support to caregivers and family members whom are trying to make it through tough times.
This is not just a shameless plug, Jade and her team does real work to help veterans on a daily basis. If you need a caretaker or are trying to become one, please contact them.
http://www.the Veterans Wife.com
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SSG (Join to see) This is great information. Thanks Thanks for the link also!
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PO1 Joe Burdette - No problem. I also give out my phone number if someone needs more specific help with something or someone to talk to. The connections through the website do the same.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Of course, Sir. I am happy to get the information out. I have been blessed to have a family full of vets that have kept me on track with their experience. It would be selfish not to help where I can.
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COL Burroughs, Sir; How does one ever Thank a Wife/partner for what She has been put through ?? 15 operations and she has Never left my side !! Has anyone in CONGRESS ever considered what a wife, a family has had to deal with in reference to a Veteran with health issues ?? What has the family LOST, What is the cost to the family structure because of these illnesses ?? "For richer, for poorer, till death....." How much has a family sacrificed ??.. We mention PTSD !!.. What of Stress and Trauma that a poor, loyal wife must endure ?? We all speak of American hero's.. Why Not look at the wives of our American Servicemen and women, for they too are true Americans, who need to be recognized for what they have provided in the success of this Country !! I am very fortunate, however, it has NOT been because Congress or the VA !!!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PO3 Michael James You are exactly right - that is why I posted this discussion. Caregivers are heroes in their own right!
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SSG William Jones
This was an outstanding commentary, PO3 Michael James and I very much appreciate PO3 James' insight and the passion that is so evident in his words.
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I have a caregiver. I contacted the coordinator and went through the process to see if I qualify which thankfully I did. The assessment is to see how many hours a day you need a caregiver and the caregiver will receive tax free allowance according to the time spent caring for the veteran. If it is full-time care the caregiver will also be eligible for ChampVA.
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Deborah Gregson
NEVER assume you will NOT qualify. You will be very surprised at how injury level, income and such are rated. ALWAYS apply, talk to a specialist about your situation and find out if you are eligible for care.
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