Are you a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities?
Yes, I am. My husband is a veteran who ended up in a wheelchair after a grenade detonated right next to him.
In that case we want to support you. We recognize that family caregivers enhance the health and well-being of Veterans they care for in their home.
Great. As the primary caregiver, what benefits can you give me?
You may receive caregiver education and training or a monthly stipend payment, for example.
Does it actually matter if I'm the primary caregiver? What is the difference between primary and secondary caregivers?
Your Veteran can appoint 1 primary main caregiver and up to 2 secondary caregivers people who serve as backup support to the primary caregiver when needed. Your benefits will depend on whether you re the primary caregiver or a secondary caregiver.
I get that. So do I qualify for the benefits of this program?
You'll qualify for this program based on your Veteran s qualifications. You may be eligible if the Veteran you're caring for meets the requirements.
Ok, what are those requirements?
Does the Veteran have a serious injury including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma, or other mental disorder that was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001?
No, his injuries were caused before 2001.