VA Form 21-2680

SECTION III: CLAIM INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing this form, read the Privacy Act and Respondent Burden on page

4. Use this form to determine eligibility for aid and attendance or housebound benefits. For more

information, you can contact us online through Ask VA: https://ask.va.gov/. Ask us a question online

or call us toll-free at 1-800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). VA forms are available at www.va.gov/vaforms.

OMB Control No. 2900-0721

Respondent Burden: 30 minutes

Expiration Date: 02/28/2026

EXAMINATION FOR HOUSEBOUND STATUS OR PERMANENT NEED

FOR REGULAR AID AND ATTENDANCE

VA FORM

FEB 2023

21-2680

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 21-2680, SEP 2018.

VA DATE STAMP

(DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

SECTION I: VETERAN'S IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

4. VETERAN'S SERVICE NUMBER (If applicable)

5. DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)

3. VA FILE NUMBER (If applicable)

2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

1. VETERAN/BENEFICIARY'S NAME (First, Middle Initial, Last)

6. CLAIMANT'S NAME (First, Middle Initial, Last)

7. CLAIMANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

8. RELATIONSHIP OF CLAIMANT TO VETERAN

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NOTE: You may complete the form online or by hand. If completing by hand, print neatly and legibly in ink, and completely fill in each applicable check box to

help expedite processing of the form.

9. CLAIMANT'S DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)

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

ZIP Code/Postal Code Country

State/Province

City

Apt./Unit Number

No. &

Street

11. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Optional) (Include Area Code)

12. EMAIL ADDRESS (Optional)

I agree to receive electronic correspondence from VA in regards to my claim.

Enter International Phone Number (If applicable)

SECTION II: CLAIMANT'S IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

SELF

SPOUSE

PARENT

CHILD

13. SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (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 or Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC). 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 them from the hazards of their daily environment, or are housebound (substantially confined to their 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.

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SECTION IV: IS VETERAN/CLAIMANT HOSPITALIZED?

VETERAN'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

14A. IS THE CLAIMANT HOSPITALIZED?

14B. DATE ADMITTED (MM/DD/YYYY)

14C. NAME OF HOSPITAL

14D. ADDRESS OF HOSPITAL

YES (If "YES," complete Items 14B, 14C & 14D)

NO (If "NO," skip to Section V)

SECTION V: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I CERTIFY THAT the statements on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

15B. DATE SIGNED (MM/DD/YYYY)

15A. VETERAN/CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE (Required)

SECTION VI: EXAMINATION INFORMATION

(IMPORTANT: Remainder of form MUST be filled out by Examiner)

NOTE: Examiner must be a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.

16. DATE OF EXAMINATION (MM/DD/YYYY)

NOTE: EXAMINER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The purpose of this examination is to record manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether the veteran/claimant is

housebound (confined to the home or immediate premises) or in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. Please provide

as much description as needed for each question as this will assist VA to determine if the disease(s) or injury(ies) listed may lead to

physical or mental impairment, loss of coordination or enfeeblement that require assistance with daily living. 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 they ambulate, where they go, and what they are able to do during a typical day.

17. PROVIDE COMPLETE DIAGNOSIS WITH MOST SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOMS FOR EACH CONDITION (Diagnosis needs to equate to the level of assistance described

in Items 26 through 37) (Describe below)

18. WHAT DISABILITY(IES) ARE CONSIDERED PERMANENT AND TOTALLY DISABLING? (Describe below)

B. E.

19B. WEIGHT

19C. HEIGHT

19A. AGE

ACTUAL LBS.

ESTIMATED LBS.

INCHES

FEET

20. NUTRITION

21. GAIT

22. BLOOD PRESSURE

23. PULSE RATE

24. RESPIRATORY RATE 25. WHAT DISABILITIES RESTRICT THE LISTED ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONS?

(If "NO," provide the

disability(ies) that prevent

them from performing this

function and any rationale

to support your

conclusion in the space

provided)

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VETERAN'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

26. IF THE PATIENT IS CONFINED TO BED, INDICATE THE NUMBER OF HOURS IN BED

27. DOES THE PATIENT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES? (Select ALL that apply)

From 9 PM to 9 AM:

From 9 AM to 9 PM:

BATHING/SHOWERING

TOILETING

TRANSFERRING IN OR OUT OF BED/CHAIR

EATING OR SELF-FEEDING

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES (i.e., housekeeping, laundering, meal

preparation, etc.) (Specify additional activity below)

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

TENDING TO HYGIENE NEEDS

AMBULATING WITHIN THE HOME

OR LIVING AREA

DRESSING

28A. IS THE PATIENT LEGALLY BLIND? (If "Yes," provide explanation)

28B. CORRECTED VISION

LEFT EYE

RIGHT EYE

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

30. IN YOUR JUDGMENT, DOES THE PATIENT HAVE THE MENTAL CAPACITY TO MANAGE THEIR BENEFIT PAYMENTS, OR ARE THEY ABLE TO

DIRECT SOMEONE TO DO SO?

31. WHAT IS THE POSTURE AND GENERAL APPEARANCE OF THE PATIENT? (Describe)

32. DESCRIBE RESTRICTIONS OF EACH UPPER EXTREMITY WITH PARTICULAR REFERANCE TO GRIP, FINE MOVEMENTS, AND ABILITY TO FEED THEMSELVES,

TO BUTTON CLOTHING, SHAVE AND ATTEND TO THE NEEDS OF NATURE

33. DESCRIBE RESTRICTIONS OF EACH LOWER EXTREMITY WITH PARTICULAR REFERANCE TO THE EXTENT OF LIMITATION OF MOTION, ATROPHY, AND

CONTRACTURES OR OTHER INTERFERENCE. (NOTE: If indicated, comment specifically on weight bearing, balance and propulsion of each lower extremity)

34. DESCRIBE RESTRICTION OF SPINE, TRUNK, AND NECK

YES

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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 Veteran Readiness 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 website 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.

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35. DESCRIBE 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 PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PERFORM SELF-CARE, OR IF HOSPITALIZED, BEYOND THE WARD OR CLINICAL

AREA

VETERAN'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

36. HOW OFTEN PER DAY OR WEEK AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES (to include the level of assistance required) IS THE PATIENT ABLE TO LEAVE THE HOME OR

IMMEDIATE PREMISES (Describe)

37. ARE AIDS SUCH AS CANES, BRACES, CRUTCHES, OR THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON REQUIRED FOR LOCOMOTION?

OTHER

(Specify distance)___________________________________

SECTION VII: EXAMINER'S SIGNATURE

43. NAME OF MEDICAL FACILITY

45. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MEDICAL FACILITY (Include Area Code)

41. DATE SIGNED (MM/DD/YYYY)

42. NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER (NPI) NUMBER OF EXAMINER

44. ADDRESS OF MEDICAL FACILITY (Number and street or rural route, city, state, ZIP Code and Country)

SECTION VIII: EXAMINER'S INFORMATION

PENALTY: The law provides severe penalties (including fine and/or imprisonment) for willfully submitting any statement or evidence of a material fact you know to be false, or for

fraudulent receipt of any document you are not entitled to.

Enter International Phone Number (If applicable)

40. SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER (REQUIRED)

YES (If "YES," check the applicable

box or specify distance)

1 BLOCK

5 OR 6 BLOCKS

1 MILE

38. PRINTED NAME OF EXAMINER

39. TITLE OF EXAMINER