VAFinal Rule
Extension of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Eligibility for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants (2900-AR28)
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Summary
The VA is extending its family caregiver assistance program to include people who previously applied or participated in an earlier version of the program. This means more military families can now get help paying for caregiving services if they're taking care of a veteran.
Key Points
- 1Veterans and their family members who applied for caregiver assistance before but were denied now have a chance to reapply and potentially qualify
- 2The program helps pay for professional caregivers or supports family members who are caring for veterans with service-related disabilities
- 3People who participated in the old version of the program (called 'Legacy Participants') automatically get to continue receiving benefits
- 4This change affects families across the country who couldn't access caregiver support previously due to eligibility limits
- 5The VA is reopening the application process for people who were previously excluded from the program
Key Dates
Published
September 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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