A guided permission finder
I need to help with VA.
What authority do I need?
Choose what you need to accomplish. We’ll separate the permissions, forms, and people involved—before a phone call turns into another dead end.
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ReviewedAugust 27, 2026
Source standardGovernment and official program sources
Programs make final eligibility, coverage, and admission decisions. “May qualify” does not mean a service or payment is guaranteed.
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Step 1 · Start with the task
What do you need to do?
A family relationship—even spouse, adult child, or caregiver—does not by itself create one universal authority with VA.
Primary sources
Check the program that makes the decision.
Last reviewed August 27, 2026 · Use current agency pages and current form revisions before submitting.