the mental condition in the discussion of the 100-percent Narrative evaluation. The following text has been added to the glossary as within VA COMPETENT VBMS-R for selection in these cases: There is no evidence of record that shows that you are unable to manage your financial affairs. For more information on References: the presumption of competency, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.A.1.c the evidentiary standard for proposing incompetency, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.A.1.d, and subordinate issues and ancillary benefits, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.B.2. b. Considering If the claimant is a child over the age of 18 and permanently incapable of the the rating activity must resolve the issue of competency for the child Competency of because entitlement depends upon permanent incapacity for self-support due a Child to physical or mental disability. Permanently Incapable of If incapacity is due to mental disability Self-Support consider competency a factor in determining whether the child is permanently incapable of self-support determine competency under the same criteria applicable to Veterans, and record the determination in a rating. Since the incompetency procedures referred to in M21-1, Part III, Note: Subpart v, 9.B.3 are for payment purposes, do not apply those procedures in cases where the child would receive direct payment in his/her own except right. For more information on References: due process procedures in incompetency see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 9.B.3, and conditions which determine permanent incapacity for self-support, see . c. Considering If there is evidence of incompetency and the claimant is another beneficiary, the such as a surviving spouse, parent, or VA insurance beneficiary Competency of Other consider competency a rating issue under when there has been a except Beneficiaries judicial determination of incompetency, and propose a rating on the issue or undertake any required development. For more information on References:
the mental condition in the Narrative discussion of the 100-percent evaluation. The following text has been added to the glossary as VA COMPETENT within VBMS-R for selection in these cases: There is no evidence of record that shows that you are unable to manage your financial affairs. References: For more information on the presumption of competency, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.A.1.c the evidentiary standard for proposing incompetency, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.A.1.d, and subordinate issues and ancillary benefits, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.B.2. b. Considering the Competency of a Child Permanently Incapable of Self-Support If the claimant is a child over the age of 18 and permanently incapable of the rating activity must resolve the issue of competency for the child because entitlement depends upon permanent incapacity for self-support due to physical or mental disability. If incapacity is due to mental disability consider competency a factor in determining whether the child is permanently incapable of self-support determine competency under the same criteria applicable to Veterans, and record the determination in a rating. Note: Since the incompetency procedures referred to in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 9.B.3 are for payment purposes, do not apply those procedures except in cases where the child would receive direct payment in his/her own right. References: For more information on due process procedures in incompetency see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 9.B.3, and conditions which determine permanent incapacity for self-support, see . c. Considering the Competency of Other Beneficiaries If there is evidence of incompetency and the claimant is another beneficiary, such as a surviving spouse, parent, or VA insurance beneficiary consider competency a rating issue under except when there has been a judicial determination of incompetency, and propose a rating on the issue or undertake any required development. References: For more information on
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