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Request for Nursing Home Information in Connection with Claim for Aid and Attendance

This form is used to gather information from nursing homes or assisted living facilities about a veteran's care needs in support of Aid and Attendance claims.

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Used in these claim stages:

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Last updated by VA: January 1, 2024

How to Complete This Form

This form is completed by the nursing home or care facility:

**Section I - Veteran Information**
Basic identifying information.

**Section II - Facility Information**
Name, address, and contact information for the facility.

**Section III - Level of Care**
Facility documents:
- Type of care provided (skilled nursing, assisted living, etc.)
- Date of admission
- Whether veteran is bedridden
- Level of assistance needed with daily activities
- Supervision requirements

**Section IV - Cost of Care**
Monthly cost of care and what services are included.

**Section V - Certification**
Facility representative signs.

Helpful Tips

- The facility's social worker can usually help complete this form
- Make sure the level of care documented matches your actual needs
- This form helps establish need for Aid and Attendance benefits
- The cost information may be relevant for VA pension claims too
- Keep copies of all care agreements and billing statements

Common Mistakes to Avoid

- Not providing complete information about care needs
- Facility understating the level of care provided
- Not including all services in the cost breakdown

Deadline Information

Submit when claiming Aid and Attendance while in a nursing home or assisted living facility.