Eligibility requirements for the Veteran The Veteran has a VA disability rating (individual or combined) of 70% or higher, and. The Veteran was discharged from the U.S. military or has a date of medical discharge, and. The Veteran needs at least 6 months of continuous, in-person personal care services, and.
Metrics you should know: As of the end of June, the CSP receives roughly 6,100 applications every month, with an average national approval rate of 29%, and 98% of applications dispositioned within 90 days of receipt.
Getting approved for the VA caregiver support program can be challenging because you need to meet several eligibility criteria. These criteria include a wide range of factors regarding you/your caregiver's lives and experience.
Caregiver. Self-Assessment. Review Role. How long have you been a caregiver for the Veteran? Does the Veteran currently live with you? How often do you provide caregiver support? How much support do you feel for your caregiver role?
VA denies around 88% of Caregiver Program applications. Before the court's recent decision, veterans had little to no say in VA's often erroneous decision to reject or terminate Caregiver Program benefits.
Metrics you should know: As of the end of June, the CSP receives roughly 6,100 applications every month, with an average national approval rate of 29%, and 98% of applications dispositioned within 90 days of receipt.