VA Form 21-0779Verified official record

Nursing-home information for Aid and Attendance

Request for Nursing Home Information in Connection with Claim for Aid and Attendance

Obtains nursing-home residency and care information for an Aid and Attendance claim.

When it may apply

Purpose and use

This is completed by a nursing-home official when VA requests facility information.

When not to use it

Do not use this form for a different benefit or review path unless current VA instructions identify it for that purpose.

Responsibility

Who completes and signs it?

Completed by
nursing home official
Signed by
nursing home official
Availability
online and pdf
Submission
follow current form instructions
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