HELP! Stepchild of 100 % P & T Disabled Vietnam Vet.
I have searched from one end of these forums to the other. I am in dire need of help. My parents (meaning my biological mother and stepfather) are discussing a divorce. Whether or not it will happen,...
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dally7777 wrote:Docsniam; Unfortunately this person will lose the Ch 35 benefits since they are not adopted by the Veteran. The same way the veteran will lose the additional monthly compensation once...
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Docnsiam wrote: Your dependency and entitlement were established.Nothing will change with your Mother and Stepfather divorcing.Actually it most likely will change. Others are incorrect in saying that...
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A stepchild is a legal state of being, not a biological relationship.Therefore, when the legal marital bond is dissolved, the stepchild state of being no longer existsand eligibility ends. Certain...
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So...if your Mom and step-Dad get divorced....it looks like it would then come down to the relationship between YOU and your step....would the 2 of you be "divorcing" as well?? Have you talked to him...
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cruiser wrote:Docnsiam wrote: Your dependency and entitlement were established.Nothing will change with your Mother and Stepfather divorcing.Actually it most likely will change. Others are incorrect...
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Here is what they both must do to preserve the step-child relationship.M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, Chapter 5, Section G.Go to: http://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/M21_1MR3.asp scroll down to Chapter...
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witchdoctor wrote:Here is what they both must do to preserve the step-child relationship.... Once established, the stepchild relationship is not necessarily discontinued by divorce or separation of...
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She should maintain her domicile as the vets residence. That is what she was doing prior to the divorce.When she continues to do so, there is no change in the stepchild --stepfather relationship. She...
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Docnsiam wrote: Wouldn't the automatically generated Chap. 35 payments upon enrollment constitute support coming from the Veteran? No, it's coming from the government. Whether it's a VA benefit,...
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cruiser wrote:Docnsiam wrote: Wouldn't the automatically generated Chap. 35 payments upon enrollment constitute support coming from the Veteran? No, it's coming from the government. Whether it's a VA...
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"...as long as the stepchild remains a member the Veteran’s household or in constructive custody of the Veteran. ..."The "domicile" aspect is the simplest way to prove the maintainance of the...
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I have never been able to have any luck with my VA advisors at school. They seem to know as much as I do, which is not a lot. Some people have horrible attitudes about a stepchild recieving benefits,...
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I attempted to get benefits for a step-child and failed, primarily because he no longer lived with me and I did not provide 50% of his living expenses. A dynamic that you may have to deal with in this...
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I spoke with some of the VA reps and as long as he does not remove me from the beneficiary I am fine. Either way I will recieve benefits until the end of the semester because I am already enrolled. It...
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Why should some one who is at disadvantage physically and mentally (or possibly dead) due to service and sacrifice for their country receive help for their family because they are no longer able to...
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chicagobob25726 wrote:WHY DO KIDS GET EDUCATIONAL BENNIES ANYWAY!!! WE WERE THE MILITARY PERSON in the military NOT OUR SPOUSES AND KIDS!! They should get jobs and loans like everyone else...
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You opened and replied to a 4 year old post. If you want to post open a new topic and post there.
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Hilliary wrote:So DAMN RIGHT I want to know about my benefits, why should I lose my entitlement because he has taken a ride on the crazy train? This statement here is pretty much why some people opine...
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Hillary, I'm not sure if your "still" following the link or not. One thing that you could "potentially" consider is to have your step father "adopt" you. Many people don't realize, but step parents...
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