VA Form 10-10CGA
Caregiver Program Reassessment / Continuation
You are already enrolled in PCAFC and need to report a change (new caregiver, change in care needs, address update) or respond to a VA reassessment.
- Who fills it
- caregiver
- Journey phase
- Keeping Your Award Current
- Estimated time
- 30-45 minutes.
- When to file
- When changes occur or when VA requests a reassessment.
Official VA form page: https://www.va.gov/communitycare/programs/caretakers/index.asp
Gather before you start
- ▸Current PCAFC enrollment number or Caregiver Support Coordinator contact
- ▸Details of what has changed (new caregiver, updated care needs, etc.)
- ▸New caregiver's information if changing caregivers
Attach with the form
- ▸Updated medical documentation if care needs have changed
Section I - Veteran Identification
Blocks 1-5Veteran name, SSN, VA facilityPII
Identify the veteran whose caregiver enrollment is being updated.
(veteran legal name, SSN, VA medical center)
Common mistakes
- ×Not contacting the Caregiver Support Coordinator first - most changes should be coordinated with the CSC before filing paperwork.
Section II - Nature of Change
Block 6What is changing in the PCAFC enrollment?
Describe what is changing: (1) New primary caregiver replacing current; (2) Adding a secondary caregiver; (3) Removing a caregiver; (4) Veteran's care needs have increased or decreased; (5) Address or contact information update; (6) Responding to a VA reassessment request.
e.g., Primary caregiver changing from Jane Smith (spouse) to Robert Smith (son) effective 06/01/2026 due to divorce.
Common mistakes
- ×Not reporting a caregiver change promptly - stipend payments may go to the wrong person if the caregiver change is not processed.
- ×Removing a caregiver without identifying a replacement - the veteran must have a designated caregiver in the program.
Section III - New Caregiver Information (if applicable)
Blocks 7-14New caregiver name, SSN, DOB, address, relationshipPII
If changing caregivers: the new caregiver's full identifying information. They will need to complete the same eligibility verification and training as the original caregiver.
e.g., Robert Smith, SSN: 456-78-9012, DOB: 09/22/1978; son of veteran; 789 Elm St, Phoenix AZ 85001
Common mistakes
- ×New caregiver not completing required VA training before assuming care - VA training must be completed before the stipend transfers.
Section IV - Signatures
Blocks 15-18Veteran and caregiver(s) signaturesPII
Both the veteran and all caregivers being added or removed should sign.
(veteran and caregiver signatures/dates)
Common mistakes
- ×Only one party signing when both are required.
Statutory and regulatory authority
- 38 CFR 17.500 - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility criteria.
- 38 USC 1720G - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.