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whether or not the veteran actually employs someone to provide care. When a veteran is not physically or mentally able to receive and use his/her benefit, the VA may select a custodian to perform this service for the veteran and may designate a portion of the benefit to be used by the custodian for their expenses in carrying out the duties. Veterans benefits are not to be confused with retirement pay. These payments are received directly from the Finance Centers of the military establishments and are not under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration.

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ALLOWANCES AND ALLOTMENTS Service Allotments Allowances and allotments from non-custodial parents who are in the military service are considered support payments and treated as such. Any allotment from a stepparent in the military will be considered as any other unearned income in an assistance budget. The worker will explore with individuals who have specified relatives in the armed services the possibility of obtaining an allotment from the relative. Service men/women may also authorize allotments for individuals who are not eligible dependents. The entire amount of this type of allotment is deducted from the service person’s pay. While it is the responsibility of the service man/woman to make application for an allotment for his/her dependents, the dependents should ask them to do so if he/she does not. Should the service man/woman refuse to do so or for some reason is unable to make application for the allotment, his/her lawful spouse, a person who has custody of the their children or any dependent relative may file application for the allotment. The government defines those persons eligible for an allotment as "any dependent" of the service man/woman. The service may not provide a "notice of award" for verification. Therefore, it will be necessary to verify the amount received by seeing the check or by securing verification from the appropriate branch of service. Requests for application or information concerning allotments should be directed to the Veterans Affairs Division of the Veterans Administration, 1600 E Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216. INCOME FROM THE MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS The following plan is in place between MDHS and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians so that the two agencies may work together and avoid duplication of financial assistance: 3. The county Field Operations office will notify the Tribal Office when a member has been approved for TANF by sending a copy of the notice of approval and a copy of the TANF budget. The Tribal Office will terminate any general or emergency assistance being MISSISSIPPI [ INCOME: UNEARNED INCOME ] Revised 10 - 01 - 14