Self-Care for Caregivers Take time for yourself and your own needs. Eat a well-balanced diet. Exercise by taking short walks daily or at least three times a week. Listen to guided relaxation recordings or relaxing music. Schedule short rest periods between activities. Set limits for what you can do.
Virginia Caregiver Training Requirements Home Attendant/Home Health Aide: Must complete a state approved 40-hour curriculum or HHA program of 75 hours and 12 hours CE annually. Certified Nurse Assistants: After completing a state approved CNA school program, CNAs in Virginia must complete 12 hours of CE annually.
The VA Supplemental Claim Process with Timelines by Step StepTimeline Step #1: Supplemental Claim Submission and Initial Review 1-2 months Step #2: Evidence Gathering and Review 2-4 months Step #3: Rating and Decision 1-2 months
Level Two: If VA determines the veteran is “unable to self-sustain in the community,” the designated Primary Family Caregiver will receive the higher-level stipend payment. Has a need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis.
At this time, a disability compensation claim is the only type of claim you can use our online Supplemental Claim form for. Note: For other types of claims, you'll need to file your Supplemental Claim by mail, in person, or with the help of a Veterans Service Organization (VSO).
Note: If you would like to file for multiple benefit types, you MUST complete a separate VA Form 20-0995 for each benefit type. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person at a VA regional office, or electronically. VA recommends submitting correspondence electronically as this is the fastest method of receipt.
"Caregiver" means an adult who is a single person with a Virginia adjusted gross income of not more than $50,000, or married and the combined Virginia adjusted gross income of both spouses is not more than $75,000 who provides care for a mentally or physically impaired person within the Commonwealth.