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71.5.1.2. Surviving Parent Compensation Payments to a surviving parent of a veteran are the only needs based compensation payments. 71.5.1.3. $20 General Exclusion These payments are federally funded income based on need. As such, these payments are unearned income to which the $20 general income exclusion does not apply. 71.5.2. Payments Not Based On Need 71.5.2.1. Compensation Payments Compensation payments to a veteran, spouse, child, or widow/widower are unearned income. 71.5.2.2. Certain Pensions Payments Certain pensions paid to veterans or their dependents are not needs based. They are pensions paid on the basis of: • A Medal of Honor; or • A special act of Congress. 71.5.2.3. $20 General Exclusion These payments are not income based on need. As such, these payments are unearned income to which the $20 general income exclusion does apply. 71.6. Recoupment Of Severance Pay Deduction A "recoupment of severance pay" may be deducted from VA compensation payments. This recoupment is a benefit offset and is not an overpayment recovery. It is not income. • To verify these deductions, use documents in the individual's possession (e.g., statement showing the deduction), or contact the VA for verification.

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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 90

71.5.1.2. Surviving Parent Compensation Payments to a surviving parent of a veteran are the only needs based compensation payments. 71.5.1.3. $20 General Exclusion These payments are federally funded income based on need. As such, these payments are unearned income to which the $20 general income exclusion does not apply. 71.5.2. Payments Not Based On Need 71.5.2.1. Compensation Payments Compensation payments to a veteran, spouse, child, or widow/widower are unearned income. 71.5.2.2. Certain Pensions Payments Certain pensions paid to veterans or their dependents are not needs based. They are pensions paid on the basis of: • A Medal of Honor; or • A special act of Congress. 71.5.2.3. $20 General Exclusion These payments are not income based on need. As such, these payments are unearned income to which the $20 general income exclusion does apply. 71.6. Recoupment Of Severance Pay Deduction A "recoupment of severance pay" may be deducted from VA compensation payments. This recoupment is a benefit offset and is not an overpayment recovery. It is not income. • To verify these deductions, use documents in the individual's possession (e.g., statement showing the deduction), or contact the VA for verification.