How is my need for attendant care determined?

• The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) personnel will usually engage an occupational therapist to professionally assess your attendant care needs.
• Factors which will be considered include:
  • the type of injury, disease or illness that you are suffering from; 
  • whether you are able to care for yourself;
  • whether any medical service or nursing care currently received by you provides for your essential personal care; and
  • whether a relative might reasonably be expected to provide attendant care services for you.
• After considering the assessment report DVA will evaluate how many hours you might reasonably require. Your attendant care needs will be regularly reviewed by DVA to ensure that the type and frequency of care continues to meet your changing needs.