38 CFR §71.20
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A veteran or servicemember is eligible for a Family Caregiver under this part if he or she meets the criteria in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section, subject to the limitations set forth in such paragraphs.
- (a)A veteran or servicemember is eligible for a Primary or Secondary Family Caregiver under this part if he or she meets all of the following requirements:
- (1)The individual is either:
- (2)The individual has a serious injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service:
- (3)The individual is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following:
- (4)It is in the best interest of the individual to participate in the program.
- (5)Personal care services that would be provided by the Family Caregiver will not be simultaneously and regularly provided by or through another individual or entity.
- (6)The individual receives care at home or will do so if VA designates a Family Caregiver.
- (7)The individual receives ongoing care from a primary care team or will do so if VA designates a Family Caregiver.
- (b)For eight years beginning on October 1, 2020, a veteran or servicemember is eligible for a Primary or Secondary Family Caregiver under this part if he or she is a legacy participant.
- (c)For eight years beginning on October 1, 2020, a veteran or servicemember is eligible for a Primary or Secondary Family Caregiver under this part if he or she is a legacy applicant.