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MRG

UPDATED: AUGUST 1999

715

OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

VETERANS' AFFAIRS REFERRAL

Policy: Veterans and/or their dependents explore and utilize all available veterans' benefits. Veterans and their dependents must agree to be referred to a State or county veterans' office so that their eligibility for veterans' related benefits can be assessed.

References: Dept. Reg. 360-7.4

ADMs 93 ADM-21

Interpretation: When an A/R indicates on the application/ recertification that s/he is a veteran or may be eligible for veterans' benefits, the local district advises him/her of potential benefits available through Veterans' Affairs (VA). When the A/R states on the application/recertification that s/he is not a veteran nor eligible for veterans' benefits, the local district clarifies that the A/R has not had military experience in the Armed Forces or as a merchant seaman.

An A/R who has served in the military files for benefits at the appropriate State/local VA office. Eligibility for family members can not be denied based on the veterans' failure to file. Verification/ Documentation: Referrals to the VA office may be in writing or by telephone. When made in writing, the LDSS-2640, "Request for Action/Services" may be used. When the referral is made by phone, a notation is made and kept as part of the case record.

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Official source

MRG

UPDATED: AUGUST 1999

715

OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

VETERANS' AFFAIRS REFERRAL

Policy: Veterans and/or their dependents explore and utilize all available veterans' benefits. Veterans and their dependents must agree to be referred to a State or county veterans' office so that their eligibility for veterans' related benefits can be assessed.

References: Dept. Reg. 360-7.4

ADMs 93 ADM-21

Interpretation: When an A/R indicates on the application/ recertification that s/he is a veteran or may be eligible for veterans' benefits, the local district advises him/her of potential benefits available through Veterans' Affairs (VA). When the A/R states on the application/recertification that s/he is not a veteran nor eligible for veterans' benefits, the local district clarifies that the A/R has not had military experience in the Armed Forces or as a merchant seaman.

An A/R who has served in the military files for benefits at the appropriate State/local VA office. Eligibility for family members can not be denied based on the veterans' failure to file. Verification/ Documentation: Referrals to the VA office may be in writing or by telephone. When made in writing, the LDSS-2640, "Request for Action/Services" may be used. When the referral is made by phone, a notation is made and kept as part of the case record.