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[Jeff Niceswanger]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

If he is 100% she needs to apply for the "Caregiver" Program via the VA Form 10-10CG ( for herself). He can also apply for a grant to have the safety handles installed in the bathroom and shower and ramps.

Eddie, Expect a phone call, she will be calling you

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Eddie, Expect a phone call, she will be calling you

Standing by!

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Eddie, Expect a phone call, she will be calling you

Her question was: Does her husbands disability compensation get reduced if she is paid by the Caregiver Program. The answer is no, you are being paid by the VA to perform the duty of a Caregiver and it is considered income. The VA form 10-10 CG was provided with instructions.

[Eddies66]

The difference between the Caregiver Program and Aid and Attendance: The Caregiver Program is a program that pays the family member for the care of a Disabled Veteran. The compensation is based on the pay of equal to that of a GS-4 government worker. The Aid and Attendance Program brings medical personnel into your home daily to attend to the needs of the Disabled Veteran. The amount of disability compensation is increased to pay for that care.


No decrease in a Disabled Veteran's compensation is ever made.