OMB Control No.

2900-0721
Respondent Burden: 30 minutes
Expiration Date: 09-30-2021

VA DATE STAMP
(DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE

EXAMINATION FOR HOUSEBOUND STATUS OR PERMANENT

NEED FOR REGULAR AID AND ATTENDANCE

IMPORTANT: Please read Privacy Act and Respondent Burden information before completing the form.

SECTION I: VETERAN'S IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

NOTE: You can either complete the form online or by hand. Please print the information requested in ink, neatly and legibly to help process the form.
1. VETERAN'S NAME (First, Middle Initial, Last)

2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 3. VA FILE NUMBER (If applicable) 4. DATE OF BIRTH (MM-DD-YYYY)

5. VETERAN'S SERVICE NUMBER (If applicable) 6. SEX 7. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)

MALE

FEMALE

8. E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional)

9. PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS (Number and street or rural route, P. O. Box, City, State, ZIP Code and Country)

No. &
Street
Apt./Unit Number City

State/Province Country ZIP Code/Postal Code

SECTION II: CLAIM INFORMATION

10. CLAIMANT'S NAME (First, Middle Initial, Last) (Complete only if you are not the veteran)

11. CLAIMANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 12. RELATIONSHIP OF CLAIMANT TO VETERAN

SPOUSE SELF
13. CLAIMANT'S HOME ADDRESS
No. &
Street
Apt./Unit Number City

State/Province Country ZIP Code/Postal Code

14. BENEFIT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR (Choose One)

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) - Veterans and surviving spouses or parents who are eligible to receive VA compensation due to a service-related disability or
death and require aid and attendance of another person to perform personal functions required in everyday living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, attending to the
wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting oneself from the hazards of the daily environment may be eligible for Special Monthly Compensation. A
Veteran or a deceased Veteran's surviving spouse may also be eligible for Special Monthly Compensation based on being housebound (substantially confined to the
immediate premises because of permanent disability). For a Veteran, the disability causing the need for aid and attendance or housebound status must be related to
service. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly compensation. They are not paid without eligibility to compensation.
Special Monthly Pension (SMP) - Veterans and survivors who are eligible for Veteran's Pension and/or Survivors benefits and require the aid and attendance of another
person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, attending to the wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices,
or protecting him/her from the hazards of his/her daily environment, or are housebound (substantially confined to his/her immediate premises because of permanent
disability), may be eligible for Special Monthly Pension (SMP). This benefit is an increased monthly amount paid to a Veteran or survivor who is eligible for Veterans
Pension or Survivors benefits.
SECTION III: INFORMATION OF EXAMINATION
15. DATE OF EXAMINATION (MM-DD-YYYY) 16A. IS CLAIMANT HOSPITALIZED? 16B. DATE ADMITTED (MM-DD-YYYY)

YES NO (If "Yes," complete Items 16B and 16C)

17A. NAME OF HOSPITAL 17B. ADDRESS OF HOSPITAL

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NOTE: EXAMINER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The purpose of this examination is to record manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether the claimant is housebound (confined to the
home or immediate premises) or in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. The report should be in sufficient detail for the VA decision
makers to determine the extent that disease or injury produces physical or mental impairment, that loss of coordination or enfeeblement affects the ability: to
dress and undress; to feed him/herself; to attend to the wants of nature; or keep him/herself ordinarily clean and presentable. Findings should be recorded to
show whether the claimant is blind or bedridden. Whether the claimant seeks housebound or aid and attendance benefits, the report should reflect how well
he/she ambulates, where he/she goes, and what he/she is able to do during a typical day.

17C. COMPLETE DIAGNOSIS (Diagnosis needs to equate to the level of assistance described in questions 25 through 39)

18A. AGE 18B. WEIGHT 18C. HEIGHT

ACTUAL LBS. ESTIMATED LBS. FEET INCHES

19. NUTRITION 20. GAIT

21. BLOOD PRESSURE 22. PULSE RATE 23. RESPIRATORY RATE 24. WHAT DISABILITIES RESTRICT THE LISTED ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONS?

25. IF THE CLAIMANT IS CONFINED TO BED, INDICATE THE NUMBER OF HOURS IN BED
From 9 PM to 9 AM: From 9 AM to 9 PM:

26. IS THE CLAIMANT ABLE TO FEED HIM/HERSELF? (Fill in Circle. If "No," provide explanation)

YES NO

27. IS CLAIMANT ABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS? (Fill in Circle. If "No," provide explanation)

YES NO

28. DOES THE CLAIMANT NEED ASSISTANCE IN BATHING AND TENDING TO OTHER HYGIENE NEEDS? (If "Yes," provide explanation)

YES NO

29A. IS THE CLAIMANT LEGALLY BLIND? (If "Yes," provide explanation) 29B. CORRECTED VISION

LEFT EYE RIGHT EYE

YES NO

30. DOES THE CLAIMANT REQUIRE NURSING HOME CARE? (If "Yes," provide explanation)

YES NO

31. DOES THE CLAIMANT REQUIRE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT? (If "Yes," provide explanation)

YES NO

32. IN YOUR JUDGMENT, DOES THE VETERAN/CLAIMANT HAVE THE MENTAL CAPACITY TO MANAGE HIS OR HER BENEFIT PAYMENTS, OR IS HE OR SHE ABLE TO
DIRECT SOMEONE TO DO SO? (If "No," provide examples and rationale to support your conclusion)

YES NO

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33. DESCRIBE POSTURE AND GENERAL APPEARANCE (Attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed)

34. DESCRIBE RESTRICTIONS OF EACH UPPER EXTREMITY WITH PARTICULAR REFERANCE TO GRIP, FINE MOVEMENTS, AND ABILITY TO FEED HIM/HERSELF,
TO BUTTON CLOTHING, SHAVE AND ATTEND TO THE NEEDS OF NATURE (Attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed)

35. DESCRIBE RESTRICTIONS OF EACH LOWER EXTREMITY WITH PARTICULAR REFERANCE TO THE EXTENT OF LIMITATION OF MOTION, ATROPHY, AND
CONTRACTURES OR OTHER INTERFERENCE. IF INDICATED, COMMENT SPECIFICALLY ON WEIGHT BEARING, BALANCE AND PROPULSION OF EACH LOWER
EXTREEMITY.

36. DESCRIBE RESTRICTION OF SPINE, TRUNK AND NECK

37. SET FORTH ALL OTHER PATHOLOGY INCLUDING THE LOSS OF BOWEL OR BLADDER CONTROL OR THE EFFECTS OF ADVANCING AGE, SUCH AS DIZZINESS,
LOSS OF MEMORY OR POOR BALANCE, THAT AFFECTS CLAIMANT'S ABILITY TO PERFORM SELF-CARE, AMBULATE OR TRAVEL BEYOND THE PREMISES OF THE
HOME, OR, IF HOSPITALIZED, BEYOND THE WARD OR CLINICAL AREA. DESCRIBE WHERE THE CLAIMANT GOES AND WHAT HE OR SHE DOES DURING A TYPICAL
DAY.

38. DESCRIBE HOW OFTEN PER DAY OR WEEK AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES THE CLAIMANT IS ABLE TO LEAVE THE HOME OR IMMEDIATE PREMISES

39. ARE AIDS SUCH AS CANES, BRACES, CRUTCHES, OR THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON REQUIRED FOR LOCOMOTION? (If so, specify and describe
effectiveness in terms of distance that can be traveled, as in Item 38 above)
OTHER
YES NO (If "YES," give distance) (Check 1 BLOCK 5 OR 6 BLOCKS 1 MILE (Specify distance) _____________________
applicable box or specify distance)

SECTION IV: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

40A. PRINTED NAME OF PHYSICIAN 40B. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF EXAMINING PHYSICIAN 40C. DATE SIGNED (MM-DD-YYYY)

41. NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER (NPI) NUMBER 42A. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MEDICAL FACILITY

42B. NAME OF MEDICAL FACILITY 42C. ADDESS OF MEDICAL FACILITY

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: The VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38, code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine
uses (i.e., civil or criminal law enforcement, congressional communications, epidemiological or research studies, the collection of money owed to the United States, litigation in which the United States is a party or has an interest,
the administration of VA programs and delivery of VA benefits, verification of identity and status, and personnel administration) as identified in the VA system of records. 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension, Education and
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA, published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits. Giving us your Social Security Number (SSN) account information
is mandatory. Applicants are required to provide their SSN under Title 38, U.S.C. 5701(c)(1). The VA will not deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless the disclosure is required by a Federal
Statute of law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, and still in effect. The requested information is considered relevant and necessary to determine maximum benefits provided under the law. The responses you submit are considered
confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). Information that you furnish may be utilized in computer matching programs with other Federal or state agencies for the purpose of determining your eligibility to receive VA benefits, as well as to
collect any amount owed to the United States by virtue of your participation in any benefit program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to determine your eligibility for aid and attendance or housebound benefits. Title 38, United States Code 1521 (d) and (e), 1115(1)(e), 1311(c) and (d), 1315(h), 1122,
1541(d)(e), and 1502 (b) and (c) allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 30 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA cannot conduct or
sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on
the OMB Internet pate at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.
PENALTY: The law provides severe penalties which include fine or imprisonment, or both, for the willful submission of any statement of a material fact, knowing it
to be false or for the fraudulent acceptance of any payment to which you are not entitled.
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