Chapter 35

[kkp]

Does any one know if an adopted child is eligible for chapter thirty 35

If I win my IU claim, would my adopted Grandson of one year qualify'

thanks kkp

[Guest jangrin]

kkp,

Yep, especially if he is adopted. Once adopted, he is your child morally and legally. I bet your a great dad too. B) Merry Christmas.

Jangrin

[kkp]

Jangrin Thats great news. My Wife and I do love the Boy with all our hearts . He's a fine young Man and he's a junior in high School. Also he is above average in athletics whit a possibiliy of a scholarship.

I wonder how much a student gets under Chapter 35 a year. This is somethiing totally new to me.

At the present time we have legal guardianship and have had since he was four years old Would it be better if it is an official adoption? We just never seen the need to adopt before. Thanks. kkp

[Guest jangrin]

kkp,

thats great. It sounds like you have a really good relationship with him. The hadit elders know a lot about the Chapter 35 education benefits, I'm sure they will share with you. I too am interested in learning about them because I have a son in high school (senior).

I know Berta is in (war college) and also her daughter has used the education benefits. I do know the student has to pay first and then they are reimbursed. But how much and how long before you get paid back, I am not sure. There will be others here that have used Chapter 35. Also, while they are in school the benefits change. Instead of you getting a monthly amount for the child on your check they receive a check directly if you direct the change. I was told there is a significant amount difference more for the kid that way too.

Jnagrin

[kkp]

Thanks Jargin I sure hope it works out for you and your Son, as You also sound like a good parent.

I will be sure to keep the topic alive when I see Berta or some of the others on line. Berta does seem quite knowledgeable on some of the threads that I have read of hers. Merry Christmas! kkp

[Philip Rogers]

Thanks Jargin I sure hope it works out for you and your Son, as You also sound like a good parent.

I will be sure to keep the topic alive when I see Berta or some of the others on line. Berta does seem quite knowledgeable on some of the threads that I have read of hers. Merry Christmas! kkp

For absolute definition of child you need to read 38 CFR 3.57 Child. My system doesn't support microsoft office which is what I needed to post the code. I think he's covered but you've changed your statement from "adopted to legal guardianship." That may change it.

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[Ricky]

My understanding is that legal guardianship does not qualify the child to be claimed as a dependant with the VA. In order to qualify the child must be legally adopted and they will definitely ask for a copy of the court approved adoption paperwork. This just happened to me as I also have legal guardianship of one of my granddaughters. When I sent in the paperwork to have her added as my dependant the VA responded and stated that she must be legally adopted and upon receipt of a copy of the court approved adoption papers they would gladly add her as my dependant. Not saying that it is right or makes sense but that is what the law says. Sorry for I know that this is not what you want to hear. However, if the opportunity exist for adoption and you qualify that is the route to go. I guess that the requirements for tax dependant purposes is different from those of SSDI and VA.