Champva And Chapter 35 Coverage

[cowgirl]

Was discussing this, don't know the answer, it doesn't apply to me and mine.

ChampVa and most other insurances stop for full time college dependents at 23, but Chapter 35 stops at 26.

Anyone familiar with any exceptions?

Thank you,

Cg'up!

[Berta]

This DEA decision by the BVA has information and the regulations that might clarify the initial topic here:

http://www4.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0901725.txt

Wings asked:

"The Question I have is ... Should I also file now for his DEA Benefits, even though he doesn't know exactly when he'll start College (summer or fall semester) ... in other words, will the VA issue a "Certificate of Eligibility" now, and tell him he can start whenever he wants???"

As I recall Wings my daughter had to formally file this application herself and sign it, and she enclosed a copy of the P & T award letter.

The VA mailed the Certificate of eligibility to her and also sent the school she picked a copy of it too.

But I dont think a school has to be formally picked for them to issue the Certificate of Eligibility.

I dont know the answer to the dependency question for your son.Others might surely know that answer.

[Wings]

This DEA decision by the BVA has information and the regulations that might clarify the initial topic here:

http://www4.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0901725.txt

Wings asked:

"The Question I have is ... Should I also file now for his DEA Benefits, even though he doesn't know exactly when he'll start College (summer or fall semester) ... in other words, will the VA issue a "Certificate of Eligibility" now, and tell him he can start whenever he wants???"

As I recall Wings my daughter had to formally file this application herself and sign it, and she enclosed a copy of the P & T award letter.

The VA mailed the Certificate of eligibility to her and also sent the school she picked a copy of it too.

But I dont think a school has to be formally picked for them to issue the Certificate of Eligibility.

I dont know the answer to the dependency question for your son.Others might surely know that answer.

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Thank you Berta ;-)

If a child is over 18 y/o but still in school, file a "VA Form 21-674, Request for Approval of School Attendance". The VARO, not the Education Dept. handles these claims.

I did argue that my son was educationally dis­advantaged under 38 USC 3553.

Under Chapter 35, if the eligible person needs remedial or refresher classes, they are not charged for the first 5 months of full-time (or eqivalent part-time) against the 45 months that Ch. 35 will allow.

I normally fill out the Form(s), then my son can sign them. He was found to have a specific learning disability for all his school years, and I will use this to argue for his current dependency. My son dooes not want to take advantage of the Ch. 35 Special Restorative Training. He is a proud young man, and these unfortunate life circumstances (being out of work) cause significant emootional problems. I am also going to ask the VARO to pay for Tudoring, even though that is normally requested under Ch. 35 Benefits.

Wish me luck, I filed certified, signed receipt yesterday.

I will have him file for his Chapter 35, Certificate of Eligibility this week. ~~~Wings

[broncovet]

Was discussing this, don't know the answer, it doesn't apply to me and mine.

ChampVa and most other insurances stop for full time college dependents at 23, but Chapter 35 stops at 26.

Anyone familiar with any exceptions?

Thank you,

Cg'up!

Cowgirl

IMHO this is probably a case where the RO "wings it" as I dont see any regulations on this, and they do what they please. My son is getting Ch. 35 and he was told, once eligible, based on his age at the effective date, he wont be kicked out of the program because of his age. That is, when he remains in school making progress towards his chosen degree, he can remain in the program for as long as it takes. I think once you are eligible, you dont become "not eligible" because of age just because you have birthdays. Of course, since the regulations are either non existant on this, or at least well hidden, each RO makes up their own mind, based on the mood of the rater at the time he is making the decision. The next RO could just as easily say, "Nope, you are one second over age 23, so your benefits not only stop, but you owe us back all the past money also. "

[Pete53]

Wings:

Trust me I understand about last year being rough it certainly was for me. I am looking forward to this year and in the last week or so I started to see some peaks of sunshine in my world. I am hopeful that this works out to be an opportunity for your son to get training for a better life.

God Bless Your Family

[Wings]

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Thank you Berta ;-)

If a child is over 18 y/o but still in school, file a "VA Form 21-674, Request for Approval of School Attendance". The VARO, not the Education Dept. handles these claims.

I did argue that my son was educationally dis­advantaged under 38 USC 3553.

Under Chapter 35, if the eligible person needs remedial or refresher classes, they are not charged for the first 5 months of full-time (or eqivalent part-time) against the 45 months that Ch. 35 will allow.

I normally fill out the Form(s), then my son can sign them. He was found to have a specific learning disability for all his school years, and I will use this to argue for his current dependency. My son dooes not want to take advantage of the Ch. 35 Special Restorative Training. He is a proud young man, and these unfortunate life circumstances (being out of work) cause significant emootional problems. I am also going to ask the VARO to pay for Tudoring, even though that is normally requested under Ch. 35 Benefits.

Wish me luck, I filed certified, signed receipt yesterday.

I will have him file for his Chapter 35, Certificate of Eligibility this week. ~~~Wings

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VARO Award Letter dated APR 6th --effective date March 4th. Horay!! The VA will add my son until his 23rd Birthday, June 2010. It's just 4 month pay, but it totals $960.00 and helps me recoup some of what I've given him to keep him in school!!! Record time for a decision and I didn't even have to file a statement in support of claim. ~Wings

[Berta]

YIPPEE Wings!!!!! This is great news.