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Dazed and Confused Caregiver Denied
I've been 100% TDIU for the past 13 years I am SMC with most the alphabets. But primarily loss use of both feet and hands. When the Caregivers program opened for my wife we applied of course we were denied. The reason was my records do not indicate a need for a caregiver. Plus I guess the interview my wife and I did they did not feel I needed enough help. I can't drive. I can't wash my legs or feet. I can't put on my socks. So I'm going to see my PCP but not sure what needs to be done and not sure if it needs to be for a period of time. Any suggestions? comments.
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SMP or SMC?
My mother-in-law has final stage Alzheimer's where she needs constant care and watching or she will get out of the house and wander off: once she was only wearing sandals. She can feed and dress herself, but you never know what she will eat or what she will wear. She can bathe herself if she is reminded to bathe. My 90+ year old father-in-law is retired AF with a 60% VA disability and in poor health with COPD. My wife spoke to either someone in the Veteran's Claims office or a VSO, she's not sure which, and she was sent a VA Form 21-2680, "Examination for housebound status or permanent need for regular A&A" for my MIL's doctor to fill out. All of this i…
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CAREGIVER EXTENSION 9/2022
Not a question, just wanted to inform those of you in the Caregiver PCAFC program, if you were recently dismissed and are still within the period of appeal or review a notice will be coming out to extend current PCAFC another 3 years. I contacted VISN 19 and verified this, but letters have not yet been sent. So many complaints have caused them to consider review and changing their guidance and explanations.
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Will the Board toss out my submission of new evidence when my condition worsened while waiting for their decision?
Sinus tarsi syndrome(increase) has been on appeal at the Board for more than a year. Is there is a limited time one can submit evidence when an appeal to the Board is filed? My condition has worsened. I am scheduled for surgery on my left lower foot/ankle. I will lose the use of my foot/ankle post op. Hopefully only temporary... if the surgery is successful. What is the rule governing the submission of new evidence for Board review? The appeal was filed over a year ago. My new evidence will show loss of use of my left foot/ankle after surgery.
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Caregiver
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home page PCAFC LETTER
Received this in the mail today. Just wanted to share
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VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers
VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities will begin offering COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to designated family caregivers of Veterans participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
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Hot off the presses! New access for caregivers and more!
Here is a document that describes new access coming for caregivers. They (and service-connected Veterans plus others) will have access to military bases and MWR activities including BX/PX/NEX and Commissary. Spread the word!!! Phury & Rhage Expanded Patronage.v2.docx
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Family Care Giver Program
Hello, My spouse applied for the Care Giver Program two weeks ago. She got a letter today saying it was denied as I do not actively use VA Healthcare. Is there any work around to this? I dont mind doing the once per year check in, but I refuse to use the VA for medical treatment as I am here in Arizona. Phoenix is worse than most prisoner health care programs.
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A&A For Totally Disabled Veteran Spouse?
Any body know about the New A&A Program For Vietnam Veterans spouses that are totally disabled and in Need of another person to help with most daily activities , this program started some time back but was for mostly Gulf War Vets and 911 But recently the VA has made a prevision so that Vietnam Veterans spouses that are totally disable use the A&A Program...in need of assistance. I read that its only for 100% P&T Veterans spouses...they add to the Veterans monthly compensation pay However when I went to check the eligibility online they said my income was to much that this was for Veterans with an income less than 2000.00 monthly. so may…
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Caregiver advice
Hello All, If i am 70% for PTSD and 90% overall can my wife become my care giver. I am an OIF/OEF vet.
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Caregiver program
Is the current Caregiver Program only for vets living in the USA?
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