Family & Caregiver Support
Support for the Families Who Stand Beside Veterans
Veteran families, spouses, children, caregivers, and survivors often carry responsibilities that others may not see. This page is built to help families and caregivers find trusted resources, benefits information, caregiver support, survivor benefits, and practical guidance for supporting a veteran.
A Helpful Start Point - Not Official Legal or VA Advice
New Hats For Vets is not a government agency, law firm, claims representative, or medical provider. The information here is for general guidance only and may not apply to your situation. Please contact the appropriate government agency or qualified professional for official advice and decisions about your benefits or care.
VA Family & Caregiver Benefits
The official VA hub for family members and caregivers to explore benefits such as health care, life insurance, education, survivor compensation, burial benefits, and caregiver support.
Best For: Family benefits, survivor benefits, education, health care, caregiver support
VA Caregiver Support Program
Provides caregiver-focused education, support, resources, and services for those caring for eligible veterans enrolled in VA health care.
Best For: Caregiver education, support services, local caregiver teams, caregiver guidance
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
A VA caregiver program that may provide additional support for eligible family caregivers, including a monthly stipend for approved Primary Family Caregivers.
Best For: Family caregivers, caregiver stipend information, caregiver eligibility, structured VA caregiver support
VA Caregiver Support Line
A support line for caregivers who have questions, need guidance, or want help connecting with their local VA Caregiver Support Team.
Best For: Caregiver questions, finding local caregiver support, program guidance
Survivors Pension and DIC
Official VA information for surviving spouses, dependent children, and parents who may qualify for survivor compensation, pension, or related benefits after a veteran’s death.
Best For: Surviving spouses, dependent children, survivor compensation, DIC, Survivors Pension
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
DAV provides information and assistance related to caregiver support and VA benefits, helping veterans and caregivers better understand available programs.
Best For: Caregiver benefit guidance, VSO help, VA caregiver program information
Looking for Local Support?
Find nearby clinics, veteran service organizations, transportation support, and community services in Lincoln County, TN.