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[38 CFR 71] Title 38 Part 71 : Code of Federal Regulations ';
Title 38 Part 71
Title 38 → Chapter I → Part 71
§71.10 Purpose and scope.
Source: 76 FR 26172, May 5, 2011, unless otherwise noted.
[76 FR 26172, May 5, 2011, as amended at 80 FR 1376, Jan. 9, 2015]
Eligible veteran means a veteran, or a servicemember, who is found eligible for a Family Caregiver under §71.20.
General Caregiver means an individual who meets the requirements of §71.30.
In the best interest means, for the purpose of determining whether it is in the best interest of the veteran or servicemember to participate in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers under 38 U.S.C. 1720G(a), a clinical determination that participation in such program is likely to be beneficial to the veteran or servicemember . Such determination will include consideration, by a clinician, of whether participation in the program significantly enhances the veteran or servicemember's ability to live safely in a home setting, supports the veteran or servicemember's potential progress in rehabilitation, if such potential exists, and creates an environment that supports the health and well-being of the veteran or servicemember.
(6) Difficulty with recent memory; or
Primary Family Caregiver means an individual who meets the requirements of §71.25.
Secondary Family Caregiver means an individual who meets the requirements of §71.25.
(d) Caregiver education and training. For the purposes of this section, caregiver training is a program of education and training designed and approved by VA that consists of issues that are generally applicable to Family Caregivers, as well as issues specific to the needs of the eligible veteran. During this program of education and training, family members are eligible for beneficiary travel under 38 CFR part 70. Respite care will be provided during the period of initial caregiver instruction, preparation, and training if the participation would interfere with the provision of personal care services to the eligible veteran. Caregiver training will cover, at a minimum, education and training concerning the following core competencies:
(c) No application or clinical evaluation is required to obtain benefits as a General Caregiver. Veterans or General Caregivers may request any of the benefits listed in §71.40(a) as needed, from the appropriate VA clinicians and staff at their local VA facilities.
(d) A veteran is not required to meet the eligibility requirements in §71.20 to be considered a covered veteran.
(3) Counseling and other services, as described under §71.50.
(1) General Caregiver benefits described in paragraph (a) of this section, except that respite care under paragraph (a)(4) is limited to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. Respite care may be provided during a Family Caregiver's training, as described under §71.25(d).
(5) Counseling, which for the purposes of paragraph (b) of this section includes individual and group therapy, individual counseling, and peer support groups. Counseling does not include the provision of medication, inpatient psychiatric care, or other medical procedures related to mental health treatment. Counseling does not have to be in connection with the treatment of a disability for which the eligible veteran is receiving treatment from VA.
(6) Primary and Secondary Family Caregivers are eligible for beneficiary travel under 38 CFR part 70 if the eligible veteran is eligible for beneficiary travel under 38 CFR part 70.
(2) Respite care includes 24-hour-per day care of the eligible veteran commensurate with the care provided by the Family Caregiver to permit extended respite. Respite care will be available for at least 30 days per year and may exceed 30 days per year if clinically appropriate and if requested by the Primary Family Caregiver. Respite care provided shall be medically and age-appropriate and include in-home care.
(i) VA will clinically rate the eligible veteran's inability to perform each of the seven ADLs listed in the definition of that term in §71.15.
(ii) VA will clinically rate the eligible veteran's need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury using the seven impairments listed in the definition of that term in §71.15.
(A) 21 or higher, then the caregiver will receive a stipend equivalent to the eligible veteran requiring 40 hours per week of caregiverassistance.
(B) 13 to 20, then the caregiver will receive a stipend equivalent to the eligible veteran requiring 25 hours per week of caregiver assistance.
(C) 1 to 12, then the caregiver will receive a stipend equivalent to the eligible veteran requiring 10 hours per week of caregiver assistance.
(v) The monthly stipend payment will be calculated by multiplying the combined rate by the number of weekly hours of caregiverassistance required under paragraph (c)(4)(iv) of this section. This product will then be multiplied by 4.35.
(vi) Stipend payments for the first month will be adjusted based on the number of days remaining in the month. Stipend payments will also be prorated where a Primary Family Caregiver's status is revoked and/or a new Primary Family Caregiver is designated prior to the end of a month. See §71.45, Revocation.
(d) Effective date and payment date of benefits— (1) Effective date. Caregiver benefits are effective as of the date that the signed joint application is received by VA or the date on which the eligible veteran begins receiving care at home, whichever is later. However, benefits will not be provided until the individual is designated as a Family Caregiver. Individuals who apply to be Family Caregivers must complete all necessary education, instruction, and training so that VA can complete the designation process no later than 45 days after the date that the joint application was submitted or, if the application has been placed on hold for a GAF assessment, 45 days after the hold has been lifted, or a new joint application will be required to serve as the date of application for payment purposes. VA may extend the 45-day period for up to 90 days after the date the joint application was submitted or, if the application has been placed on hold for a GAF assessment, for up to 90 days after the hold has been lifted. Such an extension may either be based on training identified under §71.25(d) that is still pending completion, or hospitalization of the eligible veteran.
(3) VA will review the request for revocation and determine whether there is a possibility for remediation. This review will take no longer than 30 days. During such review, the eligible veteran or surrogate may rescind the request for revocation. If VA suspects that the safety of the eligible veteran is at risk, then VA may suspend the caregiver's responsibilities, and remove the eligible veteran from the home if requested by the eligible veteran, or take other appropriate action to ensure the welfare of the eligible veteran, prior to making a formal revocation.
[80 FR 1377, Jan. 9, 2015]