Overview
Introduction |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. Original Applications for Pension and Parents’ DIC
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the forms to be used for filing the original application for pension or Parents’ DIC, including
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Change Date |
February 19, 2019
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V.i.3.B.1.a. Application Forms for Pension and Parents’ DIC |
The table below shows the application forms that should be used to file an original claim for
Reference: For more information on prescribed claim forms, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 2.B.1.b.
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V.i.3.B.1.b. Obtaining Supplemental Income and Net Worth Information |
The applications described in M21-1, Part V, Subpart i, 3.B.1.a request income and, if applicable, net worth information. However, it is often necessary to
EVRs and VA Form 21P-0969, Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parent’s Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), are provided for this purpose.
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2. Basic Income and Net Worth Development Forms
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the basic income and net worth development forms, including
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Change Date |
March 23, 2015
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V.i.3.B.2.a. EVR Forms for Developing Basic Income/Net Worth Information |
Use the information on the EVR forms listed below to develop basic income and net worth information after an original application has been filed.
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V.i.3.B.2.b. Releasing EVR Forms From an RO |
When releasing any EVR form from a regional office (RO), write the Veteran’s file number on the form.
If an EVR form is sent to a beneficiary, enclose VA Form 21P-0510, Eligibility Verification Report Instructions.
Note: Modern Awards Processing-Development (MAP-D) should be used for development whenever possible.
Reference: For information on development procedures in MAP-D, see the MAP-D User’s Guide.
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V.i.3.B.2.c. Determining If an Pension Claimant Has Dependents |
If there is uncertainty as to whether or not an pension claimant has dependents, use the most inclusive form, which would be
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3. Specialized Income Development Forms
Change Date |
September 29, 2017
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V.i.3.B.3.a. Forms for Developing Specific Types of Income |
Use the table below to determine the appropriate form to use to develop for specific types of income.
Note: MAP-D should be used for development whenever possible.
References: For information on
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4. Developing for Income and Net Worth Information by Telephone, E-Mail, or Fax
Introduction |
This topic contains information on developing for income and net worth information by telephone, e-mail or fax, including
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Change Date |
October 12, 2016
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V.i.3.B.4.a. Claimant Requirements for Submitting Information |
Effective March 24, 2015, VA only recognizes compensation, pension, survivors, and related claims if they are submitted on the required standard forms.
Once a standard form is received, VA can accept further information by written correspondence, phone, etc., to clarify what was reported on the standard form.
Note: VA does not require a standard form to report a change that will result in a decrease in benefits. A beneficiary may report such changes
Reference: For more information, see M27-1, Part 1, 5. |
V.i.3.B.4.b. Procedures for Oral Communications |
Follow the specific telephone contact procedures outlined in
M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.1,and M21-1, Part I, 2.D.1, on all oral communications in order to
Reference: For more information on the submission of statements or information affecting entitlement to benefits, see 38 CFR 3.217(b).
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V.i.3.B.4.c. Retroactive Restoration of Benefits |
Per 38 CFR 3.103(b)(4), VA must retroactively restore benefits that were adversely affected based on oral communication, if, within 30 days of the date that the notice of adverse action is issued, the beneficiary or his/her fiduciary asserts that the adverse action was based upon
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in Chapter 3 Income and Net Worth Development, Part V Pension and Parents Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Subpart i Eligibility and Development
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