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The Caregiver's Playbook

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READ & UNDERSTAND

Start with a field guide

Cover of Applying to the Caregiver Program (PCAFC)
FREE FIELD GUIDE · PDF

Applying to the Caregiver Program (PCAFC)

Applying to the Caregiver Program (PCAFC) walks twelve steps: check the veteran against each eligibility rule, pick the care path, keep a care log, choose the Primary Family Caregiver, complete and submit VA Form 10-10CG together, and prepare for the home assessment. Education only.

WORKSHEETS & TOOLS

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First page of the Not All Five worksheet
FREE WORKSHEET / TOOL · PDF

Not All Five

Aid and Attendance does not require failing all five factors. Explains the real helplessness test, factor five on safety and the housebound routes, with a fillable two-week helper log.

First page of the The Frozen Record worksheet
FREE WORKSHEET / TOOL · PDF

The Frozen Record

Five review lanes, and two of them cannot see new evidence. Sorts supplemental claim, Higher-Level Review and the three Board dockets, with a fillable sorting worksheet and one-year deadline check.

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