Introduction This topic contains information about considering subordinate issues and ancillary benefits, including the definition of and subordinate issues, ancillary benefits types of ancillary benefits, and when to address subordinate issues and ancillary benefits. August 3, 2011 Change Date a. Definition: A is derived from the consideration or outcome of related subordinate issue Subordinate claimed issues. Often the primary and subordinate issues share the same fact Issues pattern. b. Definition: are secondary benefits that are considered when evaluating Ancillary benefits Ancillary claims for Benefits compensation pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) entitlement. Eligibility for is derived from a to ancillary benefits Veteran’s entitlement disability benefits or the circumstances of the death. Veteran’s c. Types of Some types of ancillary benefits are Ancillary Benefits Dependents’ Educational Assistance under specially adapted housing under special housing adaptation grants under automotive and adaptive equipment under vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E), and loan guaranty for surviving spouses under . For more information on ancillary benefits, see . Reference: d. When to The table below contains examples of when to address entitlement to Address subordinate issues and ancillary benefits at issue in a rating decision. Subordinate Issues and In general, address entitlement to a subordinate issue or ancillary Note: Ancillary benefit only when entitlement can be granted. Do not put a benefit at issue Benefits merely to deny it. Consider the following issues in all applicable ratings, Exceptions:
Introduction This topic contains information about considering subordinate issues and ancillary benefits, including the definition of subordinate issues, and ancillary benefits types of ancillary benefits, and when to address subordinate issues and ancillary benefits. Change Date August 3, 2011 a. Definition: Subordinate Issues A subordinate issue is derived from the consideration or outcome of related claimed issues. Often the primary and subordinate issues share the same fact pattern. b. Definition: Ancillary Benefits Ancillary benefits are secondary benefits that are considered when evaluating claims for compensation pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) entitlement. Eligibility for ancillary benefits is derived from a Veteran’s entitlement to disability benefits or the circumstances of the Veteran’s death. c. Types of Ancillary Benefits Some types of ancillary benefits are Dependents’ Educational Assistance under specially adapted housing under special housing adaptation grants under automotive and adaptive equipment under vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E), and loan guaranty for surviving spouses under . Reference: For more information on ancillary benefits, see . d. When to Address Subordinate Issues and Ancillary Benefits The table below contains examples of when to address entitlement to subordinate issues and ancillary benefits at issue in a rating decision. Note: In general, address entitlement to a subordinate issue or ancillary benefit only when entitlement can be granted. Do not put a benefit at issue merely to deny it. Exceptions: Consider the following issues in all applicable ratings,