Caregiver Support Line
Toll-free support line for those who provide care for veterans living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. The support line provides information on VA caregiver support resources and "warm" referral to caregiver support coordinators located in all VA medical centers. The support line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.
Physical Address
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am to11pm and Saturday 10:30am to 6pm.
Application process
Apply for your VA benefits at your Local Regional Offices: VA regional offices can assist you with filing the appropriate VA forms.Also, to apply for a specific benefit, visit <a href="http://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/Applying.asp"target="-blank">Applying for Benefits</a>. In addition, VSO's (<a href="http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.asp"target="_blank">Veteran Service Organizations</a>) can assist you as well by answering general questions and even petitioning on your behalf for services they believe you are qualified to receive.
Fee
Free.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are a: veteran; veteran's dependent; surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran; uniformed service member; present or former reservist or National Guard member.
Service area
PA
Agency info
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - South Central Region
Provides services to commonwealth’s veterans and their families, and to oversee and support the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG).