Veterans Benefits and Other Programs January 31, 2012 1 Supported - - PDF document
1/30/2012 Veterans Benefits and Other Programs January 31, 2012 1 Supported by the California Department of Health and Human Services Agency and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under
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Supported by the California Department of Health and Human Services Agency and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under Grant CFDA 93.779
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better-seeing eye less than or equal to 20/200, or visual field dimension in the better-seeing eye less than or equal to 20 degrees, even if central visual acuity is better than 20/200.
b. Functional loss due to severe low vision where comprehensive treatment is needed for appropriate restoration of the individual's safety or functional independence or for establishment of their
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safety or functional independence or for establishment of their personal or social adjustment to vision loss.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Patient Care Services
Attendance Caregiver
Mobility Issues Attendance Caregiver Stipend (Post 9-11)
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Coordinators
programs and services p og a s a d se ces
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and non VA resources
coordinate required home visits, monitor training requirements, and coordinate between clinical teams, business office, and others as required M i t i th C i A li ti T k (CAT) b t l f th
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VAMC and reports to VISN lead
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line of duty on or after 9/11/01 including traumatic brain injury and psychological trauma or other mental disorder
neurological or other impairment or injury;
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Current Benefits Available to Veterans of All Eras W ld W II PL 111-163 Additional Benefits Available to subset of post-9/11 Veterans and Servicemembers Primary Caregivers Receive:
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World War II Korean Vietnam Gulf War Post-9/11----------------------------------
Primary Caregivers Receive:
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Secondary Caregivers Receive:
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In Home Care
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Veteran’s VA appointments
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Brother 1% Community Agencies 6% Daughter 18% Father Veteran 20%
Relationship to Veteran
1% Friend Neighbor 0% Mother 2% Other 6% Relative-Other Spouse 27%
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Relative Other 8% Significant Other 1% Sister 2% Son 8%
Dec 2011 Data
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solving for Caregivers of Veterans with Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia
groups with other Caregivers
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support
added monthly
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1-855-260-3274
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