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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 92

STEPS VA COMPENSATION AND PENSION PROCEDURES ACTIONS Did VA ever notify the individual (or the VA claimant) that medical expenses were considered in the VA payment? • Yes or unknown - continue in this step. • No - go to Step 3. No payment for unusual medical expenses are included Has the individual (or the VA claimant) ever reported medical expenses to VA? • Yes or unknown - the payment may include payment for unusual medical expenses. Go to Step 3. • No - no payment for unusual medical expenses is included. Go to Step 3.

Step 3 Develop for augmentation if dependents may be involved. Does the VA benefit include money for any dependents? • Yes or unknown - continue in this step. • No - go to step 4. Does the veteran or veteran's surviving spouse have a living spouse or child (including an adult child disabled since childhood)? • Yes - the payment may include an augmented portion for a dependent. Go to step 4. • No - no augmented payment is included. Go to step 4.