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Ptsd 100% P & T Incompetant Veteran

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lori

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Hello,

My brother was awarded PTSD 100% P & T disability this year. He was diagnosed incompetant in 2002. He is now asking if he can be proven competant to manage his money and not be told how to spend it by VA. Would it affect his rating? Is this possible and if so, can anyone advise how to go about it.

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Lori:

I am dumbfounded and I think that you should get your Dad ruled competent and hopefully continue to help him. Its highway robbery for the state to get any property and funds owned by an incompetent Veteran

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Thats what it says. It is not right but that is what it said. The fiduicary is supposed to turn over all money and assets to the VA and the VA is supposed to give it to the State.

I know in Texas that a relative can claim it and if they are supported by will or blood will get it back from State.

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I read the code of ethics again, it sounds like if they are being cared for in a facility by the Dept of Veterans who is not next of kin, etc. Let me know what you think. Escheat;post fund 13.110

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Hello all,

I have shared in prior post that the VA has "proposed incompetency." I do understand this proposal simply based of my medical condition. However, I am able to handle my VA benefits. What I had to do was submit information from my "specialist" stating that I was able to handle my VA benefits. The specialist also included the medication regime, how often I am seen, etc., etc., etc.

The last thing I heard concerning this was that as of September 24, 2008, my claim for competency was at the rating board. My Veterans Service Rep. told me that everything should be in my favor, especially since the treating specialist for my condition believes that I can handle my VA benefits. The Veterans Service Rep said that letters of that kind should come from physicians other than "primary physicians."

The VA still provides veterans with another opportunity to prove competency. That is through a field rep.

Hope this information helps,

Tayo

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