jefmil50 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Congrats on the Huge win!! I was just told about the caregiver stipend and was told to just apply and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Swimmer Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Congrats on a huge win brother! Awesome news! If you don't mind I have a question. I have a 13 month claim ongoing. I noticed in my progress notes that my shrink recommends the care giver program. Didn't know what that was till now. Wondering what are the qualifiers? Thanks, and congrats again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Computer, I am already Medically Retired from the Navy, but I don't go to the base anyways. I live too far and have no need. Phil, the Caregiver Support Nurse just came to my home yesterday. I had never heard of the program either. Basically, there is a one page form that you can get off of the VA website. Then a Caregiver Support Specialist will contact you first over the phone and ask you and your wife some questions. Then if you pass that level, then the Support Specialist will contact your Psych and Physical DRs and ask them to fill out forms, kind of like a DBQ. If your Docs say that you are in bad shape, then those forms they filled out will go to the Local VA for a Panel to review and approve. From there your wife will be required to do online training and it is about 6 hours to complete. Once that is done, then the Support Specialist will send a Nurse to your home to make sure the home is clean and safe. Also, the Nurse will see if your home needs Handicap Bars or like a seat for the shower, etc. The nurse will ask your wife about your meds and how she takes care of you. Then if approved there are 3 Tiers, Level 1 is $500, Level 2 is $1000 and Level 3 is $2000 a month. I was approved for the $2000. Once approved your wife gets paid the following month, and for the first year the Nurse will come out every 3 months. Most important thing is this process is very slow, and that is if everyone does there job. Start to finish was about 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Swimmer Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 That is something I might have to seriously consider! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 One important note I forgot to mention is that this program is only available to POST 911 Vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted May 4, 2014 Founder Share Posted May 4, 2014 Navy04 - I did my happy dance, which I will not subject you to, but suffice it to say I am very happy on this well deserved huge win for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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