Introduction This topic contains information on representation of incompetent claimants, including fiduciary appointment for an incompetent Veteran representation for claimants in the process of being declared incompetent, and appointing POA representation to establish competency. Change Date August 17, 2004 a. Fiduciary If the claimant is unable to handle his/her own VA benefit payments, VA Appointment appoints a fiduciary to handle the payment of VA funds. for an Incompetent Veteran Until a fiduciary is appointed for a claimant in the process of being declared b. Representation incompetent, accept the appointment of a POA representative from any of the for Claimants following people in the following order in the Process of Being claimant Declared spouse Incompetent mother or father, or next of kin. Once VA appoints a fiduciary, the fiduciary may appoint a new POA representative. The prior POA is automatically revoked. not c. Appointing An incompetent claimant may appoint a POA representative for the purpose POA of attempting to establish his/her competency. Representation to Establish Competency 4. Extent of Authority and Duties of Representives
Introduction This topic contains information on representation of incompetent claimants, including fiduciary appointment for an incompetent Veteran representation for claimants in the process of being declared incompetent, and appointing POA representation to establish competency. Change Date August 17, 2004 a. Fiduciary Appointment for an Incompetent Veteran If the claimant is unable to handle his/her own VA benefit payments, VA appoints a fiduciary to handle the payment of VA funds. b. Representation for Claimants in the Process of Being Declared Incompetent Until a fiduciary is appointed for a claimant in the process of being declared incompetent, accept the appointment of a POA representative from any of the following people in the following order claimant spouse mother or father, or next of kin. Once VA appoints a fiduciary, the fiduciary may appoint a new POA representative. The prior POA is not automatically revoked. c. Appointing POA Representation to Establish Competency An incompetent claimant may appoint a POA representative for the purpose of attempting to establish his/her competency. 4. Extent of Authority and Duties of Representives
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