38 CFR §71.35

1. (a)A General Caregiver is a person who:
   1. (1)Is not a Primary or Secondary Family Caregiver; and
   2. (2)Provides personal care services to a covered veteran under this section, even if the individual does not reside with the veteran.
2. (b)A covered veteran, for purposes of this section, is a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and needs personal care services because the veteran either:
   1. (1)Is unable to perform an activity of daily living; or
   2. (2)Needs supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury.
3. (c)No application or clinical evaluation is required to obtain benefits as a General Caregiver. Veterans or General Caregivers may request any of the benefits listed in § 71.40(a) as needed, from the appropriate VA clinicians and staff at their local VA facilities.
4. (d)A veteran is not required to meet the eligibility requirements in § 71.20 to be considered a covered veteran.