a. Expenses The Department of State generally provides services through consular officers Associated at American embassies and consulates, including investigation in foreign With Services countries, without cost to VA. the Department of State The Department of State informs VA if an expense will be incurred. Provides Consular officers may b. Services Consular Officers May furnish general information and assistance, including assistance to Provide claimants, beneficiaries, and apportionees, in the preparation of applications for benefits inspect and approve institutions for pursuit of courses of study by children between the ages of 18 and 23 investigate and develop claims at request and perform other services VA’s in connection with a claim administer oaths for VA purposes take action at the request of the Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) or his/her designee on matters involving guardianship, and make arrangements for physical examinations. For more information on ROs that are responsible for processing Reference: foreign claims and contacting the consular officers, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.C.11.c.
a. Expenses Associated With Services the Department of State Provides The Department of State generally provides services through consular officers at American embassies and consulates, including investigation in foreign countries, without cost to VA. The Department of State informs VA if an expense will be incurred. b. Services Consular Officers May Provide Consular officers may furnish general information and assistance, including assistance to claimants, beneficiaries, and apportionees, in the preparation of applications for benefits inspect and approve institutions for pursuit of courses of study by children between the ages of 18 and 23 investigate and develop claims at VA’s request and perform other services in connection with a claim administer oaths for VA purposes take action at the request of the Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) or his/her designee on matters involving guardianship, and make arrangements for physical examinations. Reference: For more information on ROs that are responsible for processing foreign claims and contacting the consular officers, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.C.11.c.
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