Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

Veterans may be eligible for this clinical program if they:

Sustained or aggravated a serious injury (or illness) in the line of duty in the active military, naval or air service during any service era. Among other applicable eligibility criteria, an eligible Veteran must:

1. Have a single or combined service-connected disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of 70% or more, and
2. Be in need of personal care services (requiring in-person personal care services) for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following:

– An inability to perform an activity of daily living.
– A need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury; or
– A need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which the ability of the Veteran to function in daily life, would be seriously impaired.

• Caregivers PCAFC – Application Process Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Caregivers PCAFC – Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Caregivers PCAFC – Monthly Stipend Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Caregivers PCAFC – CHAMPVA Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Caregivers PCAFC – Revocation and Discharge Fact Sheet (PDF)