Disabled Veterans' Caregiver Compensation Act

The Disabled Veterans' Caregiver Compensation Act (H.R. 4621) was a legislative proposal introduced in 2002 to provide financial support to family members who provide full-time care for severely disabled veterans. The bill would have required the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a monthly stipend of $234 to a veteran who is totally disabled and requires regular assistance with daily activities.

This payment would specifically apply in cases where the necessary care is provided by an adult family member who is financially dependent on the veteran and is not otherwise being paid for their services. By offering this compensation, the bill aimed to alleviate the financial burden on households where a family member must sacrifice outside employment to provide essential, long-term care for a veteran at home. The bill did not advance past the subcommittee stage during the 107th Congress and did not become law.