(including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202)273-7210. VETERANS DOMICILIARY CARE Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $372,275,000 Total: $372,275,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide the least intensive level of inpatient care for ambulatory veterans disabled by age or illness who are not in need of more acute hospitalization and who do not need the skilled nursing services provided in nursing homes. To rehabilitate the veteran in anticipation of his/her return to the community in a self-sustaining and independent or semi-independent living situation, or to assist the veteran to reach his/her optimal level of functioning in a protective environment. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit Application for Medical Benefits, VA Form 10-10, to nearest VA medical facility. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: 522
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