Veterans'
Homes
The Application Process
The admission to a Home within the Nebraska Veterans Home System is
initiated with the completion of the application, which is obtained from a County Veterans’ Service Officer (CVSO).
The completed application indicates which facility he or she wants as
first choice. The applicant may also indicate second, third and/or fourth choices. The
application is endorsed by the CVSO and then sent to the Nebraska Department of Veterans’
Affairs (DVA) for review.
This review includes verifying statutory eligibility and completeness of
the application, and criminal history and sex offender registry checks. All applications
are subject to approval by the Veterans'
Home Board.
An application for admission may be denied by the Board. Examples of
reasons for denial include, but are not limited to:
- Applications that are inaccurate or incomplete
- Certain felony convictions
- The applicant being registered as a Level 3 sex offender
- Certain transfers of property, income or assets
- Denial of income or assets that could affect the amount or payment of the monthly
maintenance charge
- Failure to provide both requested information and a written consent to release this
information
In addition, an application may be denied by the Board if it is determined that the
Nebraska Veterans’ Home System is unable to meet the needs of an applicant based on
either psychosocial or physical needs.
Examples include but are not limited to: danger to self or others, care
needs greater than the system can provide, or does not meet the minimum criteria for
domiciliary level of care as defined by the VA. When this determination is made, the
facility of first choice composes the letter that is submitted to the Board. |
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