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Veterans fiduciary

A fiduciary under a distinct veterans' regime, where one exists separately from the general law.

37 jurisdictions · 3 countries · role id veterans-fiduciary

Europe

UK — England & Wales

Appointee for armed forces compensation / war pension

Armed forces compensation has its own appointment power, separate from DWP. Under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme the Secretary of State (Defence) may appoint someone to act for a person who is incapable of managing their affairs 'by reason of mental infirmity', if no one else has legal authority. For older war pensions the Secretary of State can administer the pension directly.

Assigned
Secretary of State appoints in writing a person (18+ if an individual). The Secretary of State must consider the person incapable of managing their affairs by reason of mental infirmity, and no one else may have legal authority to act Incapacitated
Starts
On written appointment Incapacitated
Ends
Secretary of State revokes (and may appoint another) Incapacitated
Appointee resigns with one month's written notice Incapacitated
Death of the beneficiary (not stated expressly in art 71) Deceased

Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011, SI 2011/517, art 71

UK — Northern Ireland

Appointee for armed forces compensation / war pension

Armed forces compensation has its own appointment power, separate from DWP. Under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme the Secretary of State (Defence) may appoint someone to act for a person who is incapable of managing their affairs 'by reason of mental infirmity', if no one else has legal authority. For older war pensions the Secretary of State can administer the pension directly.

Assigned
Secretary of State appoints in writing a person (18+ if an individual). The Secretary of State must consider the person incapable of managing their affairs by reason of mental infirmity, and no one else may have legal authority to act Incapacitated
Starts
On written appointment Incapacitated
Ends
Secretary of State revokes (and may appoint another) Incapacitated
Appointee resigns with one month's written notice Incapacitated
Death of the beneficiary (not stated expressly in art 71) Deceased

Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011, SI 2011/517, art 71

UK — Scotland

Appointee for armed forces compensation / war pension

Armed forces compensation has its own appointment power, separate from DWP. Under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme the Secretary of State (Defence) may appoint someone to act for a person who is incapable of managing their affairs 'by reason of mental infirmity', if no one else has legal authority. For older war pensions the Secretary of State can administer the pension directly.

Assigned
Secretary of State appoints in writing a person (18+ if an individual). The Secretary of State must consider the person incapable of managing their affairs by reason of mental infirmity, and no one else may have legal authority to act Incapacitated
Starts
On written appointment Incapacitated
Ends
Secretary of State revokes (and may appoint another) Incapacitated
Appointee resigns with one month's written notice Incapacitated
Death of the beneficiary (not stated expressly in art 71) Deceased

Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011, SI 2011/517, art 71

North America

Canada — British Columbia

Administrator of a Pension Act award for an incapable recipient (Veterans Affairs Canada)

Under the Pension Act, if a person entitled to an award appears to the Minister to be incapable of managing their own affairs, the Minister may direct that the award be administered for them by the Department or by a person or agency the Minister selects. No equivalent provision was found in the Veterans Well-being Act or its Regulations.

Assigned
Minister directs administration of the award because it appears the recipient cannot manage their own affairs because of infirmity, illness or other cause Incapacitated
Starts
On the Minister's direction Incapacitated
Ends
Recipient dies: the award stops, and amounts paid after the last day of the month of death can be recovered from survivor awards Deceased
The Minister revokes or changes the direction (e.g. the recipient regains capacity) Capable

Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 41(1); Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 83(5)

Canada — Ontario

Administrator of a Pension Act award for an incapable recipient (Veterans Affairs Canada)

Under the Pension Act, if a person entitled to an award appears to the Minister to be incapable of managing their own affairs, the Minister may direct that the award be administered for them by the Department or by a person or agency the Minister selects. No equivalent provision was found in the Veterans Well-being Act or its Regulations.

Assigned
Minister directs administration of the award because it appears the recipient cannot manage their own affairs because of infirmity, illness or other cause Incapacitated
Starts
On the Minister's direction Incapacitated
Ends
Recipient dies: the award stops, and amounts paid after the last day of the month of death can be recovered from survivor awards Deceased
The Minister revokes or changes the direction (e.g. the recipient regains capacity) Capable

Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 41(1); Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 83(5)

Canada — Québec

Administrator of a Pension Act award for an incapable recipient (Veterans Affairs Canada)

Under the Pension Act, if a person entitled to an award appears to the Minister to be incapable of managing their own affairs, the Minister may direct that the award be administered for them by the Department or by a person or agency the Minister selects. No equivalent provision was found in the Veterans Well-being Act or its Regulations.

Assigned
Minister directs administration of the award because it appears the recipient cannot manage their own affairs because of infirmity, illness or other cause Incapacitated
Starts
On the Minister's direction Incapacitated
Ends
Recipient dies: the award stops, and amounts paid after the last day of the month of death can be recovered from survivor awards Deceased
The Minister revokes or changes the direction (e.g. the recipient regains capacity) Capable

Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 41(1); Pension Act, RSC 1985, c P-6, s 83(5)

US — uniform/model law + federal

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Arizona

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — California

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Colorado

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Delaware

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Florida

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Idaho

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Illinois

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Indiana

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Iowa

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Kansas

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Kentucky

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Louisiana

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Maine

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Maryland

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Massachusetts

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Michigan

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Minnesota

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Missouri

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Nebraska

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — New Jersey

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — New York

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — North Carolina

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Ohio

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Oklahoma

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Pennsylvania

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Texas

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Utah

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Virginia

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — Washington

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

US — West Virginia

VA fiduciary

An individual or entity that the Department of Veterans Affairs appoints to receive and manage a beneficiary's VA benefits. VA appoints one after a VA rating authority finds the beneficiary unable to manage VA benefits, after a court finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs, or when the beneficiary is a minor. The VA incompetency rating is an administrative decision, with notice and a hearing right, and doubt is resolved in favor of competency. The role ends through removal by the VA Hub Manager: when VA rates the beneficiary competent, when the beneficiary dies, when a successor is appointed, or when the fiduciary is removed for cause or withdraws with VA's permission.

Assigned
VA rating authority rates the beneficiary incompetent to handle VA funds, or a court with jurisdiction finds the beneficiary unable to manage financial affairs. The Hub Manager then investigates and appoints a fiduciary. Incapacitated
Starts
Hub Manager appoints the fiduciary; VA pays benefits to the fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary and dependents Incapacitated
Ends
Beneficiary dies: this is a listed reason for removal, and VA benefits are discontinued as of the last day of the month before death Deceased
VA rating authority determines the beneficiary can manage VA benefits (or a court finds this, if the court order was the basis) Capable
Removal for fiduciary reasons (misuse, failure to account, bar under 13.130, loss of qualifications, etc.), or withdrawal after VA arranges a successor Incapacitated

38 CFR 3.353; 38 CFR 13.20; 38 CFR 13.100; 38 U.S.C. 5502; 38 CFR 13.500; 38 CFR 3.500(g)(1); 38 CFR 13.30; 38 CFR 13.510

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