Eligibility Criteria For Veterans: Must have a service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher. Need for care must be substantial and due to the service-connected disability. Must have received at least six months of continuous, in-person personal care.
Complete all necessary eligibility evaluations, caregiver education and training, and the initial home-care assessment so that VA may complete the designation process no later than 90 days after the date the joint application was received by VA.
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?
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.
Complete all necessary eligibility evaluations, caregiver education and training, and the initial home-care assessment so that VA may complete the designation process no later than 90 days after the date the joint application was received by VA.
Call the Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274 ( TTY: 711 ) and ask for help filling out the form. Find a Caregiver Support Team Coordinator at your nearest VA health facility. Go to our Caregiver Support Program Teams directory. Get help from an accredited representative, like a Veterans Service Organization (VSO).
When applying for PCAFC, a Veteran may appoint one (1) Primary Family Caregiver and up to two (2) Secondary Family Caregiver applicants on the VA Form 10-10CG application. Decisions made by VA may have impacted one or more individuals listed on the VA Form 10-10CG application.