Your eligibility will be determined by a VA Medical Center. If you are eligible, a referral will be sent to a local Aging and Disability Network agency, which will provide case management services to you.

To be eligible for Veteran Directed Care, Veterans must:


• be enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration.
• meet functional eligibility criteria as determined by the VA.
• be competent, willing, and able to supervise, hire/terminate, train, and monitor their attendants and the services provided.
• be able to act as an employer and direct their own services or appoint someone to direct services on their behalf.

There are no age restrictions or service-connected requirements to qualify for Veteran Directed Care.

If the Veteran is unable to self-direct because of a cognitive impairment, the Veteran may designate an authorized representative to act on their behalf. An individual who acts as an authorized representative can not be paid for performing worker services under this program.