3 VA responds to the evidence and .2 arguments submitted by the beneficiary, if any, during the proposed adverse action period. 4 VA responds to hearing requests, M21-1, Part I, 2.C.3, and if applicable. M21-1, Part I, 4. 5 VA sends final decision notice, .4 advising the beneficiary of the decision (including new the effective date(s) the detailed reasons for the decision overpayment information, and appeal rights. b. Determining Use the table below to determine where to send the notice of proposed Where to Send adverse action. the Notice of Proposed Adverse Action If Then … … a current address exists send the notice to the current address of record. mail is returned as undeliverable follow guidance provided in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.9, Issues Regarding a Claimant’s Address. For more information on sending the notice to the Agent Cashier Reference: for a homeless beneficiary, see . c. Special Hospital adjustments are completed when a Veteran is in receipt of aid and Procedures for attendance (A&A) allowance and is hospitalized. The additional Hospitalized compensation or increased pension for A&A shall be discontinued. Veterans Follow the steps in the table below to send a notice of proposed adverse action to a hospitalized Veteran to ensure that he/she receives proper notification before the reduction or termination of benefits. If the Veteran has a fiduciary, send the notice of proposed adverse Note: action to the fiduciary only. A separate notice to the hospitalized Veteran is required. not Step Action
3 VA responds to the evidence and arguments submitted by the beneficiary, if any, during the proposed adverse action period. .2 4 VA responds to hearing requests, if applicable. M21-1, Part I, 2.C.3, and M21-1, Part I, 4. 5 VA sends final decision notice, advising the beneficiary of the decision (including new the effective date(s) the detailed reasons for the decision overpayment information, and appeal rights. .4 b. Determining Where to Send the Notice of Proposed Adverse Action Use the table below to determine where to send the notice of proposed adverse action. If … Then … a current address exists send the notice to the current address of record. mail is returned as undeliverable follow guidance provided in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.9, Issues Regarding a Claimant’s Address. Reference: For more information on sending the notice to the Agent Cashier for a homeless beneficiary, see . c. Special Procedures for Hospitalized Veterans Hospital adjustments are completed when a Veteran is in receipt of aid and attendance (A&A) allowance and is hospitalized. The additional compensation or increased pension for A&A shall be discontinued. Follow the steps in the table below to send a notice of proposed adverse action to a hospitalized Veteran to ensure that he/she receives proper notification before the reduction or termination of benefits. Note: If the Veteran has a fiduciary, send the notice of proposed adverse action to the fiduciary only. A separate notice to the hospitalized Veteran is not required. Step Action
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