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VA Fiduciary Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA assistance managing benefit payments for beneficiaries found unable to manage them independently.
How to get help
VA initiates the process after determining that a beneficiary needs assistance, provides appeal time, conducts a field examination, and evaluates a trusted person or professional for appointment. Beneficiaries may submit evidence or request review.
Who this service helps
VA may appoint a fiduciary for a veteran, surviving spouse, dependent parent, minor child, or qualifying helpless child who receives VA benefits and is determined unable to manage those payments.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal program, including beneficiaries in Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
A family member or other unpaid fiduciary generally serves without a fee; when VA authorizes a professional fiduciary fee, it cannot exceed 4% of the monthly VA benefit payment.
About this service
Protects VA beneficiaries who cannot manage their benefit payments by evaluating their needs and appointing and overseeing a qualified fiduciary.
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