For Veterans Service Officers and claims agents
VetCareLog: medical expenses, ready for Form 21P‑8416
A simple app for pension families to keep every out-of-pocket medical cost, drive, and caregiver hour through the year, so the Medical Expense Report is complete when you sit down with them.
What families keep in it
- Bills and premiums, with a photo of each receipt
- The Medicare premium taken from Social Security
- Drives to appointments, in miles
- Paid caregivers: agreement, hourly rate, hours
- Who each cost was for: veteran, spouse, or dependent
What they bring to you
- Form 21P‑8416 filled in, Sections III to VI, from their record
- A worksheet with each line labeled by its form box
- A receipts binder to keep, not to mail
- Sent by email or text from their phone
What it does not do
- It never asks for a Social Security number. The family writes it on the form by hand.
- It does not file anything or give eligibility advice. The family signs and sends the form, with your help.
- It is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
How families start
Go to vetcarelog.com on any phone or computer. The first 30 days are free with no card, then $4.99 a month or $39 a year. A second family member can be invited to share the record.
VetCareLog is a record-keeping tool, not legal advice. Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. vetcarelog.com