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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 95

STEPS VA COMPENSATION AND PENSION PROCEDURES ACTIONS Step 6

The payment is not needs based. Verify the gross amount and frequency of payment using (in order of priority): • A VA award letter or comparable document in the individual's possession; • A benefit check in combination with a signed statement from the individual that provides the frequency of payment and affirms that VA makes no deductions (such as insurance premiums, loan payments, and overpayment deductions) Note: To verify certain current benefit information for veterans and surviving spouses, you may call the VA at 1-800-827-1000. Count the verified payment as unearned income. The $20 General Exclusion does apply.

72. VA Educational Benefits Unearned Income VA provides educational assistance under a number of different programs including vocational rehabilitation. Veterans and dependents and survivors of veterans may be eligible for educational benefits. 72.1. Income Treatment VA educational benefits other than those listed below are unearned income and are subject to the unearned and general income exclusions.

72.2. What Is Not Income