A few new bills have recently been introduced in the House
and Senate that are aimed at providing assistance to the families and
caregivers of Disabled Veterans. One of the major points of these bills is
expanded eligibility for veterans under the Family Caregiver Program by
removing the requirement that a veteran’s qualifying injury or disabling
illness occurred after 9/11/2001.
These bills would also expand the services offered to
disabled veterans and their families to include child care, legal and financial
services relating to the needs of disabled veterans, respite care, and training
for caregivers, among other things. In addition, these bills would improve
access to services and community resources for families of disabled veterans, increase
stipends for caregivers, and expand the requirements for disabled service
members to receive Aid and Attendance before they separate from the military.
These bills have just been introduced and are currently in
committee, which means it could be several months before we know if they have a
chance of becoming law. We will keep watch on these bills and let you know when
any progress is made.
It is encouraging that lawmakers recognize the incredible
service and sacrifice caregivers make for our disabled veterans, and that they
are looking for ways to make life easier for them and their veterans.
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