This information was obtained from  https://www.va.gov/

Eligibility requirements for the family caregiver

You must be at least 18 years old. And at least one of these must be true for you:

• You’re a spouse, son, daughter, parent, stepfamily member, or extended family member of the Veteran, or
• You live full time with the Veteran, or you’re willing to live full time with the Veteran if we designate you as a family caregiver

Eligibility requirements for the Veteran

All of these must be true for the Veteran you’re caring for:

• The Veteran has a VA disability rating (individual or combined) of 70% or higher, and
• The Veteran was discharged from the U.S. military or has a date of medical discharge, and
• The Veteran needs at least 6 months of continuous, in-person personal care services, and
• The Veteran needs to be enrolled in VA health care

For information about caregiver support log on to the VFW.org/caregiver support site at https://www.caregiver.va.gov/

To apply for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers. Go to the website for further information. 

https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/apply-for-caregiver-assistance-form-10-10cg/introduction

If your spouse is a veteran caregiver, be sure to have them get Power of Attorney. The V.A. has a form 1010-EZ that will help with the Power of Attorney.

Form VA21-686C Will allow anyone over the age of 18 if they are one of your dependents to be compensated for being a caregiver. This will provide you with an additional amount for your disability check. You need to be at least 30% disabled.

 

To fill out this application, the Veteran and each family caregiver applicant will need to provide specific information. You will need:

• The address, telephone number, and date of birth for the Veteran and each family caregiver applicant.
• The VA medical center where the Veteran will receive care.
• Health insurance information for the Primary Family Caregiver
• Veteran’s Social Security number (SSN) or tax identification number (TIN)

Note: If you’re a legal representative who can make decisions for the Veteran, sign the application for them. You will need proof of your legal authority to make decisions for the Veteran. Upload a document (such as a power of attorney, legal guardianship order, or other legal document).

• If you have a question or need help, you can contact the Veterans administration.
  Call 855-488-8440 and ask for help filling out the form.
• Use the online Caregiver Support Coordinator locater to find a coordinator at the nearest VA health care facility.
• Contact the VA National Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274.