38 C.F.R. PART 60—FISHER HOUSES AND OTHER TEMPORARY LODGING
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708.
Source: 68 FR 8549, Feb. 24, 2003, unless otherwise noted.
This part sets forth requirements regarding the use of Fisher Houses and other temporary lodging by veterans receiving VA medical care or C&P examinations and a family member or other person accompanying the veteran to provide the equivalent of familial support. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) For the purposes of this part: C&P examination means an examination requested by VA's Compensation and Pension Service to be conducted at a VA health care facility for the purpose of evaluating claims by veterans. Temporary lodging means: (1) Lodging at a Fisher House which is a housing facility that is located at or near a VA health care facility, that is available for residential use on a temporary basis by eligible persons, and that was constructed by and donated to VA by the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services Foundation or Fisher House Foundation; or (2) Lodging at a temporary lodging facility located at a VA health care facility (generally referred to as a “hoptel”), or a temporary non-VA lodging facility, such as a hotel or motel, provided by a VA health care facility. VA means the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) The following are eligible to stay in temporary lodging subject to the conditions of this part: (a) A veteran with an appointment at a VA health care facility for the purpose of receiving health care or a C&P examination; and (b) A member of the family of such veteran or another person who accompanies such veteran to provide the equivalent of familial support. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) To obtain temporary lodging under this part, a veteran must make an application to the person responsible for coordinating the temporary lodging program at the VA health care facility of jurisdiction. This may be done by letter, electronic means (including telephone, e-mail, or facsimile), or in person at the VA health care facility of jurisdiction. The veteran shall provide the following information: (a) Veteran's name; (b) Beginning date and time and duration of scheduled care; (c) Type of scheduled care; (d) Name, gender, and relationship to the veteran of person accompanying veteran; (e) Requested dates for temporary lodging; (f) Distance, time, and means of travel from the veteran's home to VA health care facility; (g) Circumstances that may affect the time of travel from the veteran's home to VA health care facility; and (h) A statement that the veteran is medically stable and capable of self-care or will be accompanied by a caregiver able to provide the necessary care. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) As a condition for receiving temporary lodging under this part, a veteran must be required to travel either 50 or more miles, or at least two hours from his or her home to the VA health care facility, except that the facility Director at the VA health care facility of jurisdiction may make an exception to distance or time provisions based on exceptional circumstances, such as condition of the veteran, inclement weather, road conditions, or the mode of transportation used by the veteran. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) As a condition for receiving temporary lodging under this part, the veteran must be medically stable and must be capable of self-care or be accompanied by a caregiver able to provide the necessary care. Questions regarding these issues will be resolved by an appropriate health care provider at the VA health care facility of jurisdiction. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) Temporary lodging may be furnished to eligible persons in connection with care or C&P examinations provided at a VA health care facility. When a veteran is undergoing extensive treatment or procedures, such as an organ transplant or chemotherapy, eligible persons may be furnished temporary lodging for the duration of the episode of care subject to limitations described in this section. Temporary lodging may be available the night before the day of the scheduled care, if the veteran leaving home by 8 a.m., would be unable to arrive at the health care facility by the time of the scheduled care. Temporary lodging may be available the night of the scheduled care if, after the completion of the care, the veteran would be unable to return home by 7 p.m. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) Fisher Houses are available solely for temporary lodging under this part. Non-utilized beds and rooms at a VA health care facility will be made available if not barred by law and if the Director of the VA health care facility determines that such action would not have a negative impact on patient care. Temporary lodging facilities, such as hotels or motels, will be utilized based on availability of local funding as determined by the Director of the health care facility of jurisdiction. Temporary lodging will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the person responsible for coordinating the temporary lodging program at the VA health care facility of jurisdiction is responsible for making decisions under this part. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708) Costs for temporary lodging under this part shall be borne by VA. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 1708)
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 60—FISHER HOUSES AND OTHER TEMPORARY LODGING
Section Contents
§ 60.1 Purpose.
§ 60.2 Definitions.
§ 60.3 Eligible persons.
§ 60.4 Application.
§ 60.5 Travel.
§ 60.6 Condition of veteran.
§ 60.7 Duration of temporary lodging.
§ 60.8 Lodging availability.
§ 60.9 Decisionmaker.
§ 60.10 Costs.
§ 60.1 Purpose.
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§ 60.2 Definitions.
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§ 60.3 Eligible persons.
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§ 60.4 Application.
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§ 60.5 Travel.
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§ 60.6 Condition of veteran.
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§ 60.7 Duration of temporary lodging.
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§ 60.8 Lodging availability.
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§ 60.9 Decisionmaker.
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§ 60.10 Costs.
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