Veterans State Domiciliary Care

To provide financial assistance to States furnishing domiciliary care to eligible veterans in State Veterans' Homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Domiciliary care means the furnishing of a home to a veteran, including the furnishing of shelter, food, and other comforts of home, and necessary medical services as defined in this part. For purposes of the definition of "domiciliary care," necessary medical services means the medical services in 38 Code of Federal Regulations Subpart E required by the State home to provide.

Applicant is any State which operates a designated facility to furnish domiciliary care primarily for veterans. The definition "State" means each of the several States and each Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)).

The veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C 101 and is not barred from receiving care based on his or her service (see 38 U.S.C. 5303, 5303A), is not barred from receiving VA pension, compensation or dependency and indemnity compensation based on the character of a discharge from military service (see 38 C.F.R 3.12), and the veteran is: A veteran whose annual income does not exceed the maximum annual rate of pension payable to a veteran in need of regular aid and attendance; or A veteran who VA determines has no adequate means of support. Veteran must be able to perform the following:(1) Daily ablutions, such as brushing teeth, bathing, combing hair, and body eliminations, without assistance. (2) Dress himself or herself with a minimum of assistance. (3) Proceed to and return from the dining hall without aid. (4) Feed himself or herself. (5) Secure medical attention on an ambulatory basis or by use of a personally propelled wheelchair. (6) Have voluntary control over body eliminations or have control by use of an appropriate prosthesis. (7) Participate in some measure, however slight, in work assignments that support the maintenance and operation of the State home. (8) Make rational and competent decisions as to his or her desire to remain in or leave the State home.

The assistance provided is for domiciliary care; The provision of shelter, sustenance, and incidental medical care on an ambulatory self-care basis to assist eligible veterans, disabled by age or illness to attain physical, mental, and social well-being through rehabilitative programs.

The assistance provided is for domiciliary care; The provision of shelter, sustenance, and incidental medical care on an ambulatory self-care basis to assist eligible veterans, disabled by age or illness to attain physical, mental, and social well-being through rehabilitative programs.

There is no length limitation; grant payments are made monthly to the State.

Recognition by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for purposes of VA aid pursuant to Title 38 U.S.C. Section 1741.

From 30 to 60 days.