In November 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a final rule extending the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for “legacy” veterans and their caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.
Under this extension, legacy participants and applicants will remain eligible for PCAFC and will not experience a reduction in their monthly stipend based on reassessment for an additional three years, except under limited circumstances.
Who qualifies?
Legacy participants: Veterans or service members whose caregivers were approved or designated by the VA as of Sept. 30, 2020.
Legacy applicants: Veterans or service members who applied for PCAFC before Oct. 1, 2020, and were accepted into the program on or after that date. (Note: The primary caregiver must remain the same individual named in the application).
For more information about VA Caregiver Program, visit caregiver.va.gov.
For questions or assistance in applying for the program, please contact your nearest DAV service office at benefitsquestions.org.
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This is what veteran advocacy in action looks like! We want to extend our appreciation to every DAV member, leader, volunteer and supporter who traveled to our nation’s capital this week for the 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference. After meeting with lawmakers and addressing Congress on DAV’s 2026 legislative priorities, we’re feeling hopeful and inspired to get back to serving America’s veterans across the country. Here’s a glimpse of some of the action. #DAVMidwinter26 #veterans #DAV
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DAV is pleased to learn the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is completely rescinding its rule regarding the impact of medication on evaluation ratings for service-connected disabilities. No veteran should ever have to worry that taking the medicines they need to manage their illnesses and injuries could result in the reduction of their benefits. We greatly appreciate Secretary Collins listening to the veteran community and quickly reversing course on this issue. We are also encouraged that VA leadership heard our concerns about how this process was handled and has pledged greater communication and transparency moving forward.
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“At our chapter, we don’t push new people to join DAV right away. We want them to actually visit and see what our chapter’s values are. It should be a place where you feel comfortable, respected and not stigmatized.”— Luis Cortes, Army, National Guard and Army Reserve veteran, DAV Department of Texas senior vice commander and winner of the 2025 Recruiter Rally
DAV chapters are built on belonging—where every veteran and family member is welcomed, supported and empowered to serve others.
Now it’s your turn to open that door for someone new. Recruit one new DAV member by June 30, 2026, and you’ll be entered to win a trip for two to the 2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Aug. 1–4, 2026, including hotel and $2,500 in spending money.
When we make space for others, our mission grows stronger. Learn more at www.dav.org/rally.
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