Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Department of Veterans Affairs · Federal
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Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household indicates a spouse providing regular assistance and a service-connected rating of 70%.
What it is
A VA program that may provide a monthly stipend, training, respite care, and health coverage options to an approved family caregiver of an eligible veteran.
Who it may be for
Sarah (spouse) as designated caregiver
What it may provide
- Monthly stipend paid to the primary family caregiver
- Caregiver training and mental health services
- Respite care and travel support
- CHAMPVA health coverage for caregivers who qualify
Important limitations
- Requires a serious service-connected injury and a VA clinical eligibility determination
- Approval and stipend tier are set entirely by VA
How it works with other benefits
Caregiver CHAMPVA eligibility is reviewed before any private family health coverage.
Related benefits
Official resources
va.gov — Caregiver Support
Eligibility for government benefits is determined by the applicable agency, not by BRIDGE.