Overview
In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. Handling SSA Requests for Medical Evidence
Introduction |
This topic contains information relevant to the handling of SSA requests for medical evidence, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.1.a. Requirements of 38 U.S.C. 5105 |
38 U.S.C. 5105 requires that evidence a claimant files with either the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must be made available to the other agency if needed.
Notes:
Reference: For more information about the sharing of evidence between SSA and VA, see 38 CFR 3.201.
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III.iii.3.B.1.d. Statutory Requirement to Maintain the Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records |
38 U.S.C. 7332 requires VA to maintain the confidentiality of medical records it possesses in connection with the performance of any program or activity if the medical records
Note: The “program or activity” referenced in the above paragraph specifically includes
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III.iii.3.B.1.e. Releasing Medical Records to SSA That Are Confidential |
If medical records SSA requests are “confidential,” according to M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.1.d, release them to SSA only if Form SSA-827 bears the signature of
Reference: For more information on the handling of records pertaining to the treatment of HIV or AIDS, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or sickle cell anemia, seeM21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 4.A.6.
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III.iii.3.B.1.g. Responding to Follow-Up Requests From SSA for Completion of Form SSA-827 |
Use the table below to determine actions to take upon receipt of a follow-up request from SSA for completion of Form SSA-827.
Note: Follow-up requests from SSA consist of
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2. Unique Circumstances ROs Might Face When Processing Form SSA-827
Introduction |
This topic discusses unique circumstances ROs might face when processing Form SSA-827, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.2.a. Misdirected SSA Requests for Hospital Reports |
Follow the steps in the table below if
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III.iii.3.B.2.b. Veterans Who Have an Insurance Folder Only |
Follow the steps in the table below if the subject of an SSA request for medical evidence has an insurance folder only.
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III.iii.3.B.2.c. Veterans With Claims Folders That Are Unavailable |
Use the table below to determine the actions an RO must take when it receives a request for medical evidence from SSA but the corresponding claims folder is unavailable.
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III.iii.3.B.2.d. Claims Folders That Contain Only a VA Form 10-7131 |
Follow the steps in the table below if only a VA Form 10-7131, Exchange of Beneficiary Information and Request for Administrative and Adjudicative Action, relating to the disability and date of onset referenced on Form SSA-827, is in the claims folder.
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III.iii.3.B.2.e. Actions to Take if Medical Evidence Is in the Custody of an RO and a VAMC |
Follow the steps in the table below if
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3. General Information About SSA Requests for the Amount of VA Benefits an SSI Claimant Receives
Introduction |
This topic contains general information about SSA requests for the amount of VA benefits an SSI claimant receives, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.3.a. Why SSA Requires Information About VA Benefits |
In administering the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, SSA field offices are charged with identifying all of an SSI claimant’s resources, including “income” in the form of monetary benefits from VA (hereafter referred to as “VA income for SSA purposes”).
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III.iii.3.B.3.b. SSA/VA Data Exchange System and SSA’s Use of SSA Form L1103 |
The SSA/VA data exchange system is programmed to provide SSA with
In some instances, the system is unable to determine the amounts referenced in the above paragraph. When this occurs, SSA asks VA to provide a breakdown onSSA Form L1103, SSI Request for Information, of the benefits VA paid to or for an SSI claimant during a specific time period. SSA identifies the SSI claimant by entering his/her name in Part I of the form.
Use the table below for the location on SSA Form L1103 where SSA expects VA to enter an SSI claimant’s VA income for SSA purposes.
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III.iii.3.B.3.c. Types of Benefits SSA Recognizes as VA Income |
SSA recognizes the disability or death benefits VA pays to an SSI claimant as income for SSA purposes. SSA also recognizes the following benefits that VA pays as income for SSA purposes:
The table below describes relevant information about the latter three benefits.
References: For more information about
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III.iii.3.B.3.d. Types of Benefits SSA Does Not Recognize as VA Income |
SSA does not recognize VA educational benefits or Medal of Honor Pension as income for the purpose of determining a claimant’s entitlement to SSI. Nevertheless, SSA wants to know if an SSI claimant received either of these benefits during the time period SSA specifies in Part I of SSA Form L1103.
Use the table below if the corporate record shows an SSI claimant received educational benefits or Medal of Honor Pension during the time period SSA specified.
Important: If a Veteran is entitled to both Medal of Honor Pension and disability compensation or pension, VA pays both benefits to the Veteran in a single award. Regardless of whether a Veteran received this benefit by itself or in combination with his/her disability compensation or pension, exclude it when calculating the Veteran’s VA income for SSA purposes.
Reference: For more information about Medal of Honor Pension, see M21-1, Part IX, Subpart ii, 3.
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III.iii.3.B.3.e. Recurring Versus Non-Recurring Benefit Payments |
A response to an SSA inquiry on SSA Form L1103 typically requires consideration of recurring benefit payments only.
Notes:
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III.iii.3.B.3.f. Determining the Date and Amount of Non-Recurring Benefit Payments |
Perform a payment inquiry through the Share application to determine the date and amount of any non-recurring benefit payment VA made if, during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103, VA authorized
Note: Non-recurring, one-time payments appear as type CP-ONE-T on the PAYMENT HISTORY INQUIRY screen.
Reference: For more information about using Share for payment inquiries, see theShare User Guide.
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III.iii.3.B.3.g. Handling SSA Requests for Payment Information on Multiple SSI Claimants |
SSA may simultaneously request payment information on multiple SSI claimants, listing in Part I of SSA Form L1103 the names of claimants for whom it is requesting information.
VA must provide the requested information for each SSI claimant SSA lists on the form. If the response will not fit in the space provided on SSA Form L1103, attach a continuation sheet and transfer the following identification information from the top of SSA Form L1103 to the top of the continuation sheet:
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III.iii.3.B.3.h. Handling SSA Inquiries Involving Nursing Home Patients |
If SSA indicates on SSA Form L1103 that an SSI claimant is a nursing home patient, and the claimant receives current-law pension in excess of $90.00 per month, determine whether reduction under 38 U.S.C. 5503(f) is in order.
RO management must ensure other divisions that process SSA Form L1103 are aware they must refer the form to the Veterans Service Center or pension management center when the circumstances described in the above paragraph exist.
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III.iii.3.B.3.i. Calculations That Result in a Negative Amount of VA Income for SSA Purposes |
If any of the calculations described in this section result in a negative amount of VA income for SSA purposes, consider the income to be $0.00.
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III.iii.3.B.3.j. Work Credit for Responding to SSA |
Each time an RO completes and returns SSA Form L1103 to SSA, the RO should clear EP 290 for proper work credit, using the claim label SSA Request for VA Benefit Information. |
4. Considering Offsets, Deductions, and Withholdings When Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes
Introduction |
This topic contains instructions for considering offsets, deductions, and withholdings when calculating VA income for SSA purposes, including |
Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.4.a. Determining Whether an Offset, Deduction, or Withholding Exists |
When calculating an SSI claimant’s VA income for SSA purposes, always perform a corporate inquiry in Share and check the AWARD INFORMATION tab to determine whether, during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103,
References: For more information about
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III.iii.3.B.4.b. Offsets, Deductions, and Withholdings That Must Not Be Included in Calculations of VA Income for SSA Purposes |
If VA offset, deducted, or withheld benefits during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103 for any of the following reasons, do not include in the calculation of VA income for SSA purposes the amount of benefits VA offset, withheld, or deducted for that reason:
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III.iii.3.B.4.c. Offsets, Deductions, and Withholdings That Must Be Included in Calculations of VA Income for SSA Purposes |
If VA offset, deducted, or withheld benefits during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103 for any reason other than those listed in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.4.b, include in the calculation of VA income for SSA purposes the amount of benefits VA offset, withheld, or deducted each month for that reason. The most common of these reasons are
Important: If VA withheld benefits to recoup a compensation or pension receivable during the time period SSA specified, request from finance activity the information required to complete the fields in Part II, Section G, of SSA Form L1103.
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5. Considering the Additional Benefits VA Pays for Dependents and Benefits VA Pays to Apportionees
Introduction |
This topic discusses how to treat the additional benefits VA pays to beneficiaries for their dependents and benefits VA pays to apportionees when calculating VA income for SSA purposes, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.5.a. Exclusions From the Calculation of VA Income for SSA Purposes |
When calculating VA income for SSA purposes for a Veteran or surviving spouse, exclude as income the amount of additional benefits VA pays the beneficiary for his/her dependent(s).
Exceptions:
Important: If the amount of an apportionment to a dependent is less than the amount of additional benefits VA paid the Veteran or surviving spouse for the dependent, the difference between the two amounts must be included in the calculation of the Veteran’s or surviving spouse’s VA income for SSA purposes.
References: For more information about the two-year transitional benefit VA pays to certain surviving spouses that are entitled to DIC, see
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III.iii.3.B.5.b. Completing Part II, Section D, of SSA Form L1103 |
Follow the steps in the table below if
Note: The instructions in this block are based on an assumption that VA did not offset, withhold, or deduct benefits for any of the reasons described in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.4 during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103.
Important:
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6. Excluding Additional Benefits VA Pays in the Form of SMC or Because an Individual Is Housebound or Requires A&A
Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.6.a. Excluding Additional Benefits VA Pays in the Form of SMC or Because an Individual Is Housebound or Requires A&A |
When calculating the VA income of a Veteran, surviving spouse, parent, or dependent, exclude any additional benefits VA paid
Examples: The table below describes examples of the application of the principles described in this block. When results are provided in these examples, they are based on an assumption that VA did not offset, withhold, or deduct benefits for any of the reasons described in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.4 during the time period SSA specified in Part I of SSA Form L1103.
Reference: For more information about the effect that a finding of entitlement to additional benefits for being housebound or in need of A&A has on the calculation of VA income for SSA purposes, see
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7. Excluding UMEs When Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes
Introduction |
This topic contains information about the exclusion of additional benefits that VA pays for UMEs when calculating VA income for SSA purposes, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.7.a. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When VA Pays Additional Benefits for UMEs |
The additional pension or Parent’s DIC that VA pays to a beneficiary because he/she incurred unreimbursed medical expenses (UMEs) is not countable as VA income for SSA purposes.
Example:
Scenario:
Result: The Veteran’s VA income for SSA purposes is $150.00 per month.
Note: The submission of UMEs by beneficiaries in receipt of Section 306 or Old Law Pension does not increase the amount of benefits VA currently pays these beneficiaries. However, for the purpose of reducing income for VA purposes (IVAP) for a specified period of time, VA does consider UMEs that a beneficiary in receipt of Section 306 Pension submits. (UMEs are not a factor in calculating IVAP when the benefit is Old Law Pension.)
Reference: For more information about UMEs, see
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III.iii.3.B.7.b. Completing Part II, Section F, of SSA Form L1103 |
Enter in Part II, Section F, of SSA Form L1103 the amount of additional monthly benefits VA paid a beneficiary because of UMEs only if SSA entered a date in the opening sentence of Section F.
Example: In the scenario described in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.7.a, the amount of additional monthly benefits VA paid because of UMEs is $50.00.
Important: If a beneficiary has one or more dependents, do not attempt to
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8. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Old Law Pension
Introduction |
This topic contains information on calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is Old Law Pension, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.8.a. Effect of Dependents on a Beneficiary’s Entitlement to Old Law Pension |
Although the addition of a dependent does not increase the rate of Old Law Pension a beneficiary receives, the existence or absence of dependents doesaffect the income limit the beneficiary must meet in order to remain entitled to this benefit.
Reference: For more information about Old Law Pension, see M21-1, Part V, Subpart i, 1.3.
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III.iii.3.B.8.b. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Old Law Disability Pension |
If the SSI claimant SSA identifies in Part I of SSA Form L1103 is a Veteran and/or his/her dependent(s), and the Veteran was receiving Old Law Disability Pension during the time period SSA specified in the same part of the form,
Note: If the SSI claimant SSA identifies in Part I of SSA Form L1103 is an apportionee, follow the instructions in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.5.b, starting with Step 3.
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III.iii.3.B.8.c. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Old Law Survivors Pension to a Surviving Spouse |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is Old Law Survivors Pension to a surviving spouse.
Notes:
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III.iii.3.B.8.d. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Old Law Survivors Pension to a Surviving Spouse |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.8.e. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Old Law Survivors Pension to a Surviving Child or Children |
Follow the steps in the table below if
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9. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Pension
Introduction |
This topic contains information on calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is Section 306 Pension, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.9.a. Basis for Section 306 Pension Rates |
The protected rate of Section 306 Pension to which a beneficiary is entitled is based on his/her IVAP in 1978, which is the year VA phased-out this benefit.
Although the addition of a dependent does not increase the rate of Section 306 Pension to which a Veteran or surviving spouse is entitled, the existence or absence of dependents does affect the income limit a Veteran or surviving spouse must meet in order to remain entitled to this benefit.
Note: VA may pay Section 306 Pension to
Reference: For more information about Section 306 Pension, see M21-1, Part V, Subpart i, 1.3.
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III.iii.3.B.9.b. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Disability Pension |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is Section 306 Disability Pension.
Note: If the SSI claimant SSA identifies in Part I of SSA Form L1103 is an apportionee, follow the instructions in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.5.b, starting with Step 3.
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III.iii.3.B.9.c. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Disability Pension |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.9.d. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Survivors Pension to a Surviving Spouse |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is Section 306 Survivors Pension to a surviving spouse.
Note: If the SSI claimant SSA identifies in Part I of SSA Form L1103 is an apportionee, follow the instructions in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 3.B.5.b, starting with Step 3.
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III.iii.3.B.9.e. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Survivors Pension to a Surviving Spouse |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.9.f. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Section 306 Survivors Pension to a Surviving Child or Children |
Follow the steps in the table below if
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10. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes for a Parent in Receipt of DIC or Death Compensation
Introduction |
This topic contains information on
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.10.a. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes for a Parent in Receipt of DIC or Death Compensation |
VA pays individual awards of DIC or death compensation to each of a deceased Veteran’s eligible parents, even if both parents are still alive and living at the same residence.
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes, when the benefit is DIC or death compensation to a parent.
Notes:
References: For more information about
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III.iii.3.B.10.b. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Parent |
Scenario:
Actions:
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11. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC or Death Compensation to a Surviving Spouse or Child(ren)
Introduction |
This topic contains instructions for calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is DIC or death compensation to a surviving spouse or child(ren), including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.11.a. Responding to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Surviving Spouse With a Child or Children Under Age 18 |
Follow the steps in the table below for responding to a request for VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is DIC to a surviving spouse with a child or children under age 18.
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III.iii.3.B.11.b. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Surviving Spouse With Children Under Age 18 |
Scenario:
Actions:
Note: Occasionally, VA apportions benefits to a child in an amount that exceedsthe additional benefits a surviving spouse receives for that child. If, in the scenario above, VA had apportioned an additional $50.00 to Eliza,
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III.iii.3.B.11.c. Responding to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Surviving Spouse and a Child or Children Age 18 or Older |
Use the table below to determine the instructions to follow in responding to a request for VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is DIC to a surviving spouse and a child or children age 18 or older.
Note: If the child of a deceased Veteran remains entitled to DIC when he/she turns 18, VA pays benefits directly to that child in an award that is completely separate from the surviving spouse’s award.
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III.iii.3.B.11.d. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Surviving Spouse and a Child Age 18 or Older |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.11.e. Responding to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Child or Children Only |
Follow the steps in the table below if
Important: These instructions apply to any child that is
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III.iii.3.B.11.f. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is DIC to a Child or Children Only |
Scenario:
Action: Enter in Part II, Section D, of SSA Form L1103
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III.iii.3.B.11.g. Responding to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Death Compensation to a Surviving Spouse |
Follow the steps in the table below for responding to a request for VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is death compensation to a surviving spouse.
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III.iii.3.B.11.h. Responding to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Death Compensation to a Child or Children Only |
Follow the steps in the table below if
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12. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Disability Compensation
Introduction |
This topic contains information on calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is disability compensation, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.12.a. Determining the Amount of Additional Disability Compensation to Which a Veteran Is Entitled for a Spouse, Parent, or School Child |
Use the table below for instructions to determine the amount of additional disability compensation to which a Veteran is entitled for a
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III.iii.3.B.12.b. Determining the Amount of Additional Disability Compensation to Which a Veteran Is Entitled for a Child Under Age 18 |
Use the table below for instructions to determine the amount of additional disability compensation to which a Veteran is entitled for a child under the age of 18.
Important: When following the instructions in the table below, do not recognize apportionees as dependents.
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III.iii.3.B.12.c. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Disability Compensation |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is disability compensation.
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III.iii.3.B.12.d. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Disability Compensation |
Scenario:
Actions:
Important: Because the apportionment to Jonah and to the Veteran’s parent areless than the additional benefits VA pays the Veteran for each of these dependents, the difference between the amount of each apportionment and the amount of additional benefits VA pays the Veteran for each dependent (a total of $89.00) must be included in the calculation of the Veteran’s VA income for SSA purposes.
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13. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Current-Law Pension
Introduction |
This topic contains instructions for calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is current-law pension, including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.13.a. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Veteran With No Dependents |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to a Veteran with no dependents.
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III.iii.3.B.13.b. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Veteran With at Least One Dependent |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to a Veteran with at least one dependent.
Important: If SSA lists a Veteran’s dependent as an SSI claimant in Part I of SSA Form L1103, and VA apportioned benefits to that dependent during the time period SSA specified in the same part of the form, enter the amount of theapportionment in Part II, Section D, of the form rather than the dependent’s VA income for SSA purposes as calculated in the table below.
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III.iii.3.B.13.c. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Veteran With Multiple Dependents |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.13.d. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Surviving Spouse With No Children |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to a surviving spouse with no children.
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III.iii.3.B.13.e. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Surviving Spouse With at Least One Child |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to a surviving spouse with at least one child.
Important: If SSA lists a surviving child as an SSI claimant in Part I of SSA Form L1103, and VA apportioned benefits to that child during the time period SSA specified in the form, enter the amount of the apportionment in Part II, Section D, of the form rather than the child’s VA income for SSA purposes as calculated in the table below.
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III.iii.3.B.13.f. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Surviving Spouse With Multiple Children |
Scenario:
Actions:
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III.iii.3.B.13.g. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to a Surviving Child or Children Only |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when
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III.iii.3.B.13.h. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to Surviving Children Only |
Scenario:
Result: Each child’s VA income for SSA purposes is $140.00.
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III.iii.3.B.13.i. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to Two Veterans That Are Married to One Another and Have No Children |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to two Veterans that are married to one another and have no children.
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III.iii.3.B.13.j. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to Two Veterans That Are Married to One Another and Have at Least One Child |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is pension to two Veterans that are married to one another and have at least one child.
Important: If SSA lists any of the Veterans’ children as an SSI claimant in Part I ofSSA Form L1103, and VA apportioned benefits to that child during the time period SSA specified in the form, enter the amount of the apportionment in Part II, Section D, of the form rather than the child’s VA income for SSA purposes as calculated in the table below.
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III.iii.3.B.13.k. Example: Response to a Request for VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Pension to Two Veterans That Are Married to One Another and Have Children |
Scenario:
Actions:
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14. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Service Pension to a Surviving Spouse or Child(ren)
Introduction |
This topic contains information on calculating VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is service pension to a surviving spouse or child(ren), including
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Change Date |
June 14, 2015 |
III.iii.3.B.14.a. Amount of Service Pension Payable to Entitled Surviving Spouses |
If a Veteran served in the Spanish-American War, his/her surviving spouse may be entitled to service pension at the rate of
The surviving spouse may be entitled to an additional
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III.iii.3.B.14.b. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Service Pension to a Surviving Spouse |
Follow the steps in the table below to calculate VA income for SSA purposes when the benefit is service pension to a surviving spouse.
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III.iii.3.B.14.c. Amount of Service Pension Payable to Surviving Children When No Surviving Spouse Is Entitled |
Use the table below to determine the service pension rates the Veteran’s surviving children may be entitled to if a Veteran served during the Civil War or Spanish-American War and no surviving spouse is entitled to service pension based on the Veteran’s service.
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III.iii.3.B.14.d. Calculating VA Income for SSA Purposes When the Benefit Is Service Pension to a Surviving Child or Children Only |
Use the table below for instructions on calculating VA income for SSA purposes if
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