that the claimant made. Ask the beneficiary to explain any hardship he/she would suffer if VA granted an apportionment. Inform the beneficiary that if he/she is not contributing to the of the claimant, the beneficiary must explain why he/she is making no contributions. Notes: If the beneficiary is providing no support and fails to provide an explanation for not doing so, make a decision that is based on the other evidence of record. If a conflict arises regarding the amount of support the primary beneficiary provides to the claimant, ask the primary beneficiary to submit proof of his/her contributions, such as cancelled checks and/or receipts. claimant (or Ask the recipient to describe what hardships the claimant’s custodian, if applicable) claimant would suffer if VA denied the apportionment. Notes: Once completed, provides VA with information about the VA Form 21-0788 net worth and monthly income and expenses of the primary beneficiary claimant, and custodian, if applicable. claimant’s Consider individual income and expenses when determining household whether an apportionment would create a financial hardship on the primary beneficiary, and whether the claimant has a financial need for the apportionment and, if so, the amount of benefits VA should apportion. For more information about the evidence VA considers when Reference: deciding an apportionment claim, see . e. Time Limits Concurrent with the actions described in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3.A.2.d, for Responding notify to a VA Request for the claimant that he or she must respond within 30 days the primary beneficiary that he or she must respond within 60 days, and From both the claimant and primary beneficiary that a decision will be made after the Primary expiration of the specified time limit based on the evidence of record, unless Beneficiary and an extension of the time limit is required for good cause. Claimant
that the claimant made. Ask the beneficiary to explain any hardship he/she would suffer if VA granted an apportionment. Inform the beneficiary that if he/she is not contributing to the of the claimant, the beneficiary must explain why he/she is making no contributions. Notes: If the beneficiary is providing no support and fails to provide an explanation for not doing so, make a decision that is based on the other evidence of record. If a conflict arises regarding the amount of support the primary beneficiary provides to the claimant, ask the primary beneficiary to submit proof of his/her contributions, such as cancelled checks and/or receipts. claimant (or claimant’s custodian, if applicable) Ask the recipient to describe what hardships the claimant would suffer if VA denied the apportionment. Notes: Once completed, VA Form 21-0788 provides VA with information about the net worth and monthly income and expenses of the primary beneficiary claimant, and claimant’s custodian, if applicable. Consider individual household income and expenses when determining whether an apportionment would create a financial hardship on the primary beneficiary, and whether the claimant has a financial need for the apportionment and, if so, the amount of benefits VA should apportion. Reference: For more information about the evidence VA considers when deciding an apportionment claim, see . e. Time Limits for Responding to a VA Request for From the Primary Beneficiary and Claimant Concurrent with the actions described in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3.A.2.d, notify the claimant that he or she must respond within 30 days the primary beneficiary that he or she must respond within 60 days, and both the claimant and primary beneficiary that a decision will be made after expiration of the specified time limit based on the evidence of record, unless an extension of the time limit is required for good cause.
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