I have 70 yr old veteran on dialysis thrice a week, and needs care for 39 hrs every week. How much should I charge per wk? Paid by VA.

I am sure the VA determines what they will cover. Unless its Aide and Attenance. He may get a lump sum and he pays you out of that.

Call around and see whatva CNA is paid per hour in a hospital or nursing facility. See if there are others being paid privately. Call agencies to see what they pay.

If you are new to all this, I recommend you call the Labor board. IRS does not recognize CNAs as self-employed. It will be up to your employer to take out payroll taxes and see they get to the correct agencies. You will get a W2 at the eoy not a 1099.

You say "paid by VA".
The VA will pay what it pays, if this payment is coming from VA.
Ask them what payment to expect.

I think I may be misunderstanding your question, so a little more info may help me to provide a bit better answer to you.
Good luck.

I'm bumping this question up as I'm not sure of the answer, but I would think that the VA would have a set $ amount/hr. along with a certain amount of hours that they will approve for a caregiver, depending on the percentage rating of the veterans disability.