processed through ADL, PCGL decision notices do not need to include dependency solicitation language when a dependency decision or dependency development is at issue in the decision notice. The ADL dependency development language should be used with a 130 EP never as any required development should happen up front. Dependency solicitation Note: language is not required in decision notices when a dependency decision or dependency development is at issue as part of the decision notice. increased pension M21-1, Part V, VA Form 21-8416, Medical based on Subpart iii, 1.G.2 Expense Report unreimbursed medical expenses ADLs provide the Veteran additional benefits information by notifying Note: the Veteran of any applicable forms, and referring the Veteran to the web site or phone number where they can receive additional information. i. Other The table below lists Issues issues VSRs commonly face when to Consider processing an award or denial of benefits, and preparing a decision notice, and references to additional information about the issues. Issue Reference M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 4.A.4 elections between benefits waivers of VA benefits recoupment of separation pay, and adjustments based on receipt of military retired pay. apportionments M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3.A.1.b awards to incompetent beneficiaries M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 9 through a fiduciary or guardian adjustments or reductions due to M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 6.B.1.a hospitalization
processed through ADL, PCGL decision notices do not need to include dependency solicitation language when a dependency decision or dependency development is at issue in the decision notice. The ADL dependency development language should never be used with a 130 EP as any required development should happen up front. Note: Dependency solicitation language is not required in decision notices when a dependency decision or dependency development is at issue as part of the decision notice. increased pension based on unreimbursed medical expenses VA Form 21-8416, Medical Expense Report M21-1, Part V, Subpart iii, 1.G.2 Note: ADLs provide the Veteran additional benefits information by notifying the Veteran of any applicable forms, and referring the Veteran to the web site or phone number where they can receive additional information. i. Other Issues to Consider The table below lists issues VSRs commonly face when processing an award or denial of benefits, and preparing a decision notice, and references to additional information about the issues. Issue Reference elections between benefits waivers of VA benefits recoupment of separation pay, and adjustments based on receipt of military retired pay. M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 4.A.4 apportionments M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3.A.1.b awards to incompetent beneficiaries through a fiduciary or guardian M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 9 adjustments or reductions due to hospitalization M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 6.B.1.a
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