The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) offers enhanced clinical support for caregivers of eligible Veterans who are seriously injured. VA is making changes to expand and enhance the PCAFC. The first phase of these changes goes into effect today based on a new regulation authorized by the VA MISSION Act of 2018. 

The first phase allows eligible Veterans who incurred or aggravated a serious injury (including serious illness) in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, and on or before May 7, 1975. WWII, Korean War and Vietnam Veterans will be able to apply.  The eligibility requirements include:

• Veteran has single or combined service-connected disability rating of 70% or more.
• Veteran must need in-person personal care services for a minimum of six (6) continuous months based on either:
  • An inability to perform an activity of daily living (ADL) each time performed, or
  • A need for supervision, protection, or instruction which means a functional impairment that directly impacts his/her ability to maintain his or her personal safety, on a daily basis.
• Veteran has a functional impairment that directly impacts his or her ability to maintain his or her personal safety, on a daily basis.

If you or someone you know may be eligible for benefits under the new PCAFC eligibility criteria, they can obtain more information, including how to apply and the benefits and services offered under the expanded Program at https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/support_benefits.asp.

If you and your Family Caregiver(s) were approved and designated by VA as eligible for PCAFC before October 1, 2020, no immediate action is required if you want to stay in the Caregiver Program. You will automatically maintain your eligibility for one year.

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