Form VA Form 10-10CG VA Form 10-10CG Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Care

Instructions for Completing Application for
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program

Please Read Before You Start . . .
What is VA Form 10-10CG used for?
To apply for VA's Comprehensive Assistance Family Caregivers Program. VA will use the information on this form to
determine your eligibility for this program. On average, it will take 15 minutes to complete. This includes the time it will take
you to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form.

Where can I get help filling out the form and answers to questions?
You may use ANY of the following to request assistance: - Ask VA to help you fill out the form by calling us at 1-877-222VETS (8387). - Access VA's website at http://www.va.gov and select "Contact the VA." - Contact the Caregiver Support
Coordinator at your local VA health care facility. - Contact the National Caregiver Support Line by calling 1-855-260-3274 or a
Veterans Service Organization.

Definitions of terms used in this form
Caregiver Support Coordinator (CSC):
A VA employee who is responsible for coordinating care for a Veteran by a caregiver.
Family Member:

A member of the Veteran's or Servicemember's family (including a parent, a spouse, a son or daughter, a
step-family member, or an extended family member), or an individual who lives full-time with the Veteran
or Servicemember, or will do so if designated as a Primary or Secondary Family Caregiver.
Injured in the Line of Duty (LOD):
An injury incurred or aggravated during active military service unless the injury resulted from the Veteran's
or Servicemember's willful misconduct or abuse of alcohol or drugs or it occurred while that individual was
avoiding duty by desertion, or absent without leave which materially interfered with the performance of
military duty.
Power of Attorney (POA):
A Power of Attorney is an authorization for someone to act on the Veteran's or Servicemember's behalf
when completing this form.
Primary Family Caregiver:
A Family Member (defined herein), who is designated as a "primary provider of personal care services"
under 38 U.S.C. §1720G(a)(7)(A); and who meets the requirements of 38 C.F.R §71.25.
Representative:
Refers to a Veteran's or Servicemember's court-appointed legal guardian or special guardian, Durable
POA for Health Care, or other designated health care agent. Copies of documentation regarding
representatives are requested on this application.
Secondary Family Caregiver:
An individual approved as a “provider of personal care services” for the eligible Veteran under 38 U.S.C.
§1720G(a)(7)(A); meets the requirements of 38 CFR §71.25; and generally serves as a back-up to the
Primary Family Caregiver.
Stipend:
An allowance given to a Primary Family Caregiver for personal care services provided to an eligible
Veteran (as defined in 38 C.F.R. §71.15).

Who should apply for VA's Family Caregivers Program?
IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS A:

Veteran

or
Servicemember
who has
been issued a date of
medical discharge from
the military

AND

AND

Requires on-going supervision or assistance Requires at least 6
with performing basic functions of everyday
months of continuous
life due to a serious injury or mental disorder caregiver support
(including traumatic brain injury, psychological
trauma or other mental disorder) incurred or
aggravated in the line of duty on or after
September 11, 2001

THEN

The Veteran or Servicemember
may meet the criteria for VA's
Family Caregiver Program.
Complete this form to apply

Veterans and Servicemembers who do not meet the criteria for VA's Family Caregiver Program may be eligible for VA health
benefits and other caregiver support services. To find out about other caregiver support services, contact the Caregiver Support
Coordinator (CSC) at your local VA health care facility. To obtain the name of your local CSC, contact the Caregiver Support Line
at 1-855-260-3274.

Getting Started:
Answer all questions on the form. If you are not enrolled in VA's health care system or are currently Active Duty undergoing
medical discharge, submit VA Form 10-10EZ "Application for Health Benefits" with this form. Enrolled Veterans may submit
VA Form 10-10EZR "Health Benefits Renewal Form" with their completed VA Form 10-10CG to provide information updates.
Do NOT exceed the designated spaces (e.g., do NOT extend Last Name into First Name area). The Veteran's or
Servicemember's representative or POA may complete this application; however the POA/Representation documents must
be provided with this application.

SECTION I --VETERANS AND SERVICEMEMBERS GENERAL INFORMATION
Directions for Section I --Veteran/Servicemember, representative or POA, please answer all questions, sign and date.

SECTION II --PRIMARY FAMILY CAREGIVER GENERAL INFORMATION
Directions for Section II --primary family caregiver applicant, please answer all questions, including health insurance
information, if applicable, sign and date.

SECTION III --SECONDARY FAMILY CAREGIVER(S) GENERAL INFORMATION
Directions for Section III --secondary family caregiver applicant(s) please answer all questions, sign, and date (secondary
family caregiver participation is optional). A Veteran/Servicemember may designate up to two secondary caregivers.

Submitting your application.
1. Read Paperwork Reduction and Privacy Act Information.

2. The Veteran or an individual delegated as the Veteran's representative/POA must sign and date the form.

3. Attach POA/Representation documents to the application, if applicable.
4. For expedited processing, mail this application to:
Family Caregivers Program
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Road NE, Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30329-1647
If you prefer to present or take this application in person, you may hand carry the printed application to your local VA Medical
Center Caregiver Support Coordinator (CSC). To obtain the name of your local CSC, contact the Caregiver Support Line at
1-855-260-3274.
THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
This information collection is in accordance with the clearance requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public
reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time to read instructions,
gather necessary data, and fill out the form. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.
Completion of this form is mandatory for eligible Veterans who wish to participate in the Caregiver Program.

PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION

Privacy Act Information: VA is asking you to provide the information on this form under 38 U.S.C. Sections 101, 5303A, 1705, 1710, 1720B,
and 1720G, in order for VA to determine your eligibility for medical benefits. Information you supply may be verified through a computermatching program. VA may disclose the information that you put on the form as permitted by law. VA may make a "routine use" disclosure of
the information as outlined in the Privacy Act systems of records, “Patient Medical Records --VA” (24VA19), “Enrollment and Eligibility Records
--VA” (147VA16), and “Health Administration Center Civilian Health and Medical program Records--VA” (54VA17) and in accordance with the
VHA Notice of Privacy Practices. Providing the requested information, including Social Security Number, is voluntary, but if any or all of the
requested information is not provided, it may delay or result in denial of your request for health care benefits. Failure to furnish the information
will not have any effect on any other benefits to which you may be entitled. If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to
administer your VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits, and their
records, and for other purposes authorized or required by law.

Estimated Burden: 15 minutes
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Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
Attention: Complete the application (print or typewritten only) and mail it to: Family Caregivers Program, Health Eligibility Center, 2957
Clairmont Road NE, Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30329-1647, for expedited processing; or, hand carry it to your local VA Medical Center Caregiver
Support Coordinator (CSC).

SECTION I - VETERAN/SERVICEMEMBER

Last Name

Social Security Number

First Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

Gender
Male

Place of last treatment

Hospital

Female

Clinic

Name
Federal Laws (18 USC 287 and 1001) provide for criminal penalties for knowingly submitting false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or claims

I certify that the information above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Veteran/Servicemember/Representative/POA Signature
Date

SECTION II - PRIMARY FAMILY CAREGIVER

Last Name

Social Security Number

First Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

Gender
Male

Female

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number (Including Area Code)

Cell Number (Including Area Code)

Email Address

Relationship to Veteran (e.g., Spouse, Parent, Child, Other)

Enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare?
Yes

No

Other Health Insurance?

Yes

No

Name

Federal Laws (18 USC 287 and 1001) provide for criminal penalties for knowingly submitting false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or claims

I certify that the information above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Primary Family Caregiver Signature
Date

VA FORM 10-10CG
MAY 2011

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Last Name

SECTION III - SECONDARY FAMILY CAREGIVER (optional)

Social Security Number

First Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

Gender
Male

Female

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number (Including Area Code)

Cell Number (Including Area Code)

Email Address

Relationship to Veteran (e.g., Spouse, Parent, Child, Other)

Federal Laws (18 USC 287 and 1001) provide for criminal penalties for knowingly submitting false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or claims

I certify that the information above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Secondary Caregiver Signature
Date

Last Name

SECONDARY FAMILY CAREGIVER (optional)

Social Security Number

First Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

Gender
Male

Female

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number (Including Area Code)

Cell Number (Including Area Code)

Email Address

Relationship to Veteran (e.g., Spouse, Parent, Child, Other)

Federal Laws (18 USC 287 and 1001) provide for criminal penalties for knowingly submitting false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or claims

I certify that the information above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Secondary Caregiver Signature
Date

VA FORM 10-10CG
MAY 2011

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