How Veterans with PSP, CBD, and MSA Can Access VA Benefits

PSP, CBD, and MSA affect people of all walks of life, including veterans who have served in the U.S. military.

While these conditions bring unique challenges, veterans and their families have access to valuable resources through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VA offers specialized programs and benefits designed to support the complex care needs that come with PSP, CBD and MSA. These programs can help address many of the physical, emotional and financial challenges that families face when managing these conditions.

Here are some key programs that may be helpful. To learn more about eligibility and discover additional resources that might be right for your situation, consider speaking with a VA social worker or calling the VA health benefits hotline at (877) 222-8387.

Health Care Services

VA Health Care

By enrolling in VA health care, enrollees can access primary and specialized care like neurology care, rehabilitation therapies, palliative care and hospice care.

Click here to learn more about VA health care.

Disability & Pension Benefits

Agent Orange exposure disability compensation

Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during active service and who later developed PSP, CBD or MSA may be eligible for an increased monthly pension.

Click here to learn more about your eligibility to receive financial compensation due to exposure to Agent Orange and a subsequent PSP, CBD or MSA diagnosis.

Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefits

A benefit for people with a condition that limits their ability to perform necessary tasks of living.

Requirements include:

• Needing support with one or more ADLs such as bathing, dressing, toileting mobility or eating
• Have significant vision loss
• Live in a long-term care setting due to complex physical or cognitive needs 
• Are primarily bedbound.

When applying, clearly describe the ADLs that you currently need help with and what you expect to need in the future.

Click here to learn more about A&A benefits.

Housebound benefits

For Veterans who spend a majority of their time at home due to a permanent disability.

When applying, specify that PSP, CBD and MSA are progressive, and there is no cure. A confirmation of diagnosis will be required, and it is recommended to come from the treating neurologist.

Click here to learn more about Housebound benefits. 

Home & Community Based Services

Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care (H/HHA)

H/HHA provides in-home ADL assistance to veterans like bathing, dressing, toileting and feeding. This can be helpful for people with PSP, CBD and MSA who can no longer complete ADLs on their own but want to stay in their home.

Click here to learn more about H/HHA.

(H/HHA)Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC)

HBPC delivers comprehensive medical care at home for veterans who may have difficulty getting to appointments. Services include:

• Primary care Care management
• Social work
• Rehabilitation therapies, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Nutrition
• Pharmacy

HBPC is part of the VHA Standard Medical Benefits Package and is subject to local availability.

Click here to learn more about HBPC.

Veteran-Directed Care (VDC)

Allows veterans to manage and hire their own in-home care providers with VA funding. Services vary by location and availability can be confirmed with a VA social worker.

Click here to learn more about VDC.

Care Partner Support

Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)

For caregivers of a veteran who requires help with one or more ADLs. PGCSS provides access to VA sponsored supports, including:

• Peer support groups
• Respite care, under specific circumstances
  

Click here to learn more about PGCSS.

Reach VA

Provides one-on-one coaching or group support to develop coping methods, caregiving skills and stress management.

Click here to learn more about Reach VA.

The VA Caregiver Support Line

Call 1-855-260-3274 for information and resources related to caregiving from licensed social workers.

Click here to learn more about the Caregiver Support Line.

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We are here to help! For any questions about your diagnosis or other available resources and programs, email us at info@curepsp.org or call us at 1-800- 457-4777.

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