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Temporary changes announced regarding the VA’s Assistance Program for Family Caregivers

This article from the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs was originally posted on the VA website  21 December, 2018.

VA announces moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program

December 21, 2018, 10:00:00 AM

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it will temporarily suspend discharges and decreases in level of support from its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers because of continued concerns expressed by Veterans, caregivers and advocates about inconsistent application of eligibility requirements by VA medical centers.

“It is essential that we get this right,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This affects one of our most vulnerable Veteran populations and we need to make sure we have consistency on how we process and evaluate benefit applications across VA.”
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