Posted on Jul 21, 2020
I am 60% service connected. My grandson helps me full time and lives with me. Can he get paid as a caregiver?
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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
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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
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
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