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68.1. Income Treatment A portion of a VA benefit paid by apportionment to a dependent spouse or child is unearned income to the dependent spouse or child and is subject to the unearned and general income exclusions. 68.2. Child For purposes of this section, a child is a son or daughter (biological, adoptive, or by marriage) who is: • Under age 18, or • Age 18-22 (inclusive) and a student, or • Age 18 or older, and disabled since before age 18. 68.3. Dependent For purposes of this section, a dependent is a veteran's child or spouse (other than a surviving spouse) who is or was dependent on the veteran for financial support, as determined by the VA. 68.4. Verification Use the following verification methods. • 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).

69. VA Augmented Benefits Unearned Income The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) often considers the existence of dependents when determining a veteran's or a veteran's surviving spouse's eligibility for pension, compensation, and educational benefits. If dependents are involved, the amount of the benefit payable may be larger; it may be augmented.

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Page 95

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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 86

68.1. Income Treatment A portion of a VA benefit paid by apportionment to a dependent spouse or child is unearned income to the dependent spouse or child and is subject to the unearned and general income exclusions. 68.2. Child For purposes of this section, a child is a son or daughter (biological, adoptive, or by marriage) who is: • Under age 18, or • Age 18-22 (inclusive) and a student, or • Age 18 or older, and disabled since before age 18. 68.3. Dependent For purposes of this section, a dependent is a veteran's child or spouse (other than a surviving spouse) who is or was dependent on the veteran for financial support, as determined by the VA. 68.4. Verification Use the following verification methods. • 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).

69. VA Augmented Benefits Unearned Income The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) often considers the existence of dependents when determining a veteran's or a veteran's surviving spouse's eligibility for pension, compensation, and educational benefits. If dependents are involved, the amount of the benefit payable may be larger; it may be augmented.