The VA pays for nursing home care in some circumstances. Payment for such care is usually linked to service connected disabilities, or other conditions linked to VA care.
In May 2004 the pilot program for Nursing Home coverage was extended to 2008 for the certain service connected veterans. Check with your local VA for more information. Veterans covered by this program include:
· Is seeking nursing home care for a SC disability, or
· Is rated 60 percent SC and unemployable, or
· Is rated 60 percent SC and P&T, or
· Has a combined SC disability rating of 70 percent or more.
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