Speaker: [00:00:00] If you're a veteran paying support to a spouse. Or divorce dealing with child support
Speaker 2: or even a caregiver. Ever wonder, can the VA take part of my benefits and send it to someone else?
Speaker: Well, the rules just changed here in 2026.
Speaker 2: In this video, we'll break down what apportionment is. Who is affected and what exceptions still exist and what you should do next so you don't waste months going down the wrong path.
Speaker 2: Hello and welcome to Prepare to Compete when we talk all things VA benefits, real estate, entrepreneurship, and more. Kenneth Davis, how you feeling today? My brother?
Speaker: Oh, just excited, excited about this topic here because I'm sure, uh, there is some interesting, uh, and comments that we're gonna have this, uh, this episode.
Speaker 2: Absolutely [00:01:00] man. I came prepared with my list of questions to help support the veteran community today. 'cause this is a topic frankly, I know little about. So I'm glad you're here to clear things up.
Speaker: Excellent. Fantastic. Well, uh, ready to answer and also make sure. That we go down the right pathway because we wanna make sure that we're informing our veteran community, uh, make sure that you know, not only the veterans, but also the families are supported here on this channel and prepare to compete.
Speaker: 'cause we always wanna make sure that we're providing support, uh, to our viewers and also the nation.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. So, getting into it, Kenneth, so who usually asks about Apportionments and why does this even come up?
Speaker: Great question. Great question. Uh, well, apportionment is, uh, specifically for dependence, right?
Speaker: Uh, because obviously as veterans, you know, things happen, uh, things happen in service, outside of service or what have you. Um, and sometimes again, now there are times when a [00:02:00] financial stability or support or need is needed to be provided to, uh, the, the spouse or family. So this was when an apportionment request to the va.
Speaker: Is then going to be something that is, uh, that is enacted or could be an enacted.
Speaker 2: Okay. Got it. No, so now with all of that, Kenneth. Like what would you, what would be defined as an apportionment?
Speaker: Great question. So bottom line, um, it is a legal mechanism that allows a family member, or rather a dependent, okay.
Speaker: The dependent of a veteran to then request, uh, a reasonable apportionment of their VA benefits for their substantial financial needs. Simple as that. Okay. Um, obviously as veterans, uh, typically, uh, a lot of times the veterans are, you know, somewhat, uh, the household breadwinner a lot of times, or, uh, the stability financially in the household, [00:03:00] which a major contributor.
Speaker: So, with that being said, uh, times, uh, there are times when apportionments are needed. Due to the fact that support from the veteran is not provided to their dependents. Okay. Whether if it's spouse, children, or so on and so forth, right? Or could be caregiver.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Okay. So now with that, it could be a vast array of different scenarios and situations.
Speaker 2: What's the most common misunderstanding people have regarding VA benefits and family support?
Speaker: Well, uh, one of the misnomers is that again, uh, that the VA benefit is strictly for the veteran and in all, in all irrationality, it's. Okay. However, just as though the veteran is a very important, you know, uh, you know, uh, factor in, in the benefits their, their family dependents are as well, right?
Speaker: Uh, because again, we understand the, the VA [00:04:00] understands that the veteran is supporting spouses, uh, children and also ultimately their household. So with that being said, there are issues again, there are, could be issues arise in regards to separation, divorce, uh, a unknown, just whatever. Right? Uh, you know, so many different issues could arise, right?
Speaker: Incarceration, uh, where then at that point, uh, the, the, the dependent could request. An apportionment of benefits, right? And that's, uh, that's kind of where, uh, veterans need to understand that though the benefits are strictly for you and if it causes you a financial hardship, uh, nine times outta 10, it's not gonna be enacted.
Speaker: However, we need to understand that the VA does take consideration of the dependents as well.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. No, that's amazing stuff to really kind of unpack and understand, which we will through this video now, with these new changes for 2026, [00:05:00] what could go wrong if someone assumes the VA will handle this the way they did before?
Speaker: Well, there's a ton that can go wrong, right? Uh, there's so much that can go wrong. And when we're talking about apportionments, because there's so many different things. That can unpack an apportionment. Okay. Uh, before there were things such as a, a divorce, separation, uh, uh, um, incarceration, uh, institutionalized, uh, healthcare, right.
Speaker: Uh, a veteran. Is, is, uh, institutionalized or, uh, inpatient for, uh, extended, extended period of time. Uh, felony charges. So many different things can, you know, go wrong. Uh, but now the, it is kind of shifted, uh, the focus to, for the state to be able to handle those issues. With exceptions. With exceptions, right?
Speaker: Uh, we wanna make sure that we understand that as well. [00:06:00]
Speaker 2: Absolutely. So now before we talk about the change, Kenneth really wanna make sure everyone watching really understands. So we wanna define the term. So what does apportionment mean in plain English?
Speaker: Well, from plain English, right, the monetary benefit that the veteran has received, the VA has the right.
Speaker: To a portion or partition or just split the benefit and provide that benefit, uh, a portion of that compensation benefit to the dependents at hand. On the veterans' behalf. Okay. That's kind of very simple, right? Uh, so basically, uh, they're cutting up the, the, the benefits to be able to support the dependents.
Speaker: Okay? That's pretty much plain and simple.
Speaker 2: Understood there. So, what kinds of VA benefits have apportionment applied to? Uh,
Speaker: [00:07:00] uh, typically compensation and pension, compensation and pension, uh, compensation and pension. That's what it's focused on. Um, obviously as, as that's kind of the heavy most, uh, again, aligning heavy benefit, right?
Speaker: Uh, but also they have a lot of ancillary benefits to align with that as well. Uh, that can, uh, you know, obviously receive either, uh, you know, increased compensation or, uh, just a steady stream of compensation. So that's something that, that they focus on.
Speaker 2: Absolutely makes sense. So now, when would someone even consider requesting apportionment?
Speaker: Well, are we talking in 2025 or are we talking in 2026?
Speaker 2: Uh, just in, uh, in general, uh, before the, the change there.
Speaker: Well, uh, just in general, uh, they typically, uh, most dependents can go ahead and, and, and request an apportionment. At the time of divorce, separation, uh, incarceration. [00:08:00] Institu, uh, being institutionalized or admitted to a hospital for extended, extended period of time or become an inpatient and need inpatient healthcare.
Speaker: Um, and that's a lot of times when veterans, I'm sorry, veteran dependents can then request an apportionment
Speaker 2: now. Excellent. Kenneth, so. Usually when we're talking about dependent benefits, we're talking about the spouse, or more importantly, sometimes the children, right? Yeah. We definitely wanna make sure the children are supported.
Speaker 2: So is this the same thing as child support or court order?
Speaker: Uh, well, no, no, not exactly. So, uh, the VA apportionment process is more or less a, uh, a, a agency, uh, request, right? So, uh, the Department of Veterans Affairs then will again, impose the actual request to approve or deny the apportionment. So it, it is a, at the federal level, [00:09:00] however, it is not again, gonna be going through the judicial system whatsoever.
Speaker: So we wanna make that clear. So it is, uh, strictly going to be at a Department of Veterans Affairs, uh, level because they control the benefits. They can apportion the benefits, right? It is not a state issued court order where, uh, those were ramifications could. Negatively impact a veteran. So we understand that it is strictly going to be apportioning the benefits that's issued to the veteran themselves.
Speaker 2: Alright Kenneth, so as we get into educating the community here, what if the VA changing about apportionment starting in 2026?
Speaker: Great question. So now leading into 2026, ladies and gentlemen, this is what we have. So now the VA is changing from a need base model, uh, needing financial support, needing care for children, [00:10:00] needing, uh, uh, a child support and different things of that nature, right to strictly going to be for benefits that is gonna be aligned for.
Speaker: Specifically incarceration being institutionalized, uh, again for mental healthcare or just extended, extended period of healthcare. So with that being said, they are allowing the states to be able to make those decisions based upon actual need-based support for the dependence. Now, it could, again, it's very controversial.
Speaker: Right. It was very controversial. Uh, do we think, again, again, and you guys could type in the chat here, uh, do you guys think it should be with the states or do you think it should be portioned with the va? Who knows, but I guess, but I would, I would then deem to, to say that when we start going down the road of the [00:11:00] judicial system.
Speaker: Controlling your benefit, uh, controlling the actual portion of the benefits. It is gonna be based upon a financial needs. So they are taking the processes of child support, typically, right? Understanding, uh, income assets. And, uh, also, uh, not only assets, but uh, your, your, your, your expenditures as well.
Speaker: They're taking it, they're taking inclusion of all of that information, doing a calculation based upon obviously dependence and also need just as though a child support, uh, state court would as well. So now they have shifted that focus and giving and relinquishing that control and giving it directly to the courts.
Speaker: So that's currently what the change is here in 2026.
Speaker 2: No great information, Kenneth. So now what happens with the changes as far as those who are currently receiving apportionments,
Speaker: [00:12:00] well, dependents who are currently receiving apportionments, uh, you guys have no worry. Okay? You guys have no worry. I want you to understand that you still will be receiving your apportionments, uh, your benefits that's gonna be coming out to you, uh, every month, just like you normally would.
Speaker: However. Starting February 9th, 2026, that's when the change will be enacted, and that's when, uh, uh, that's when it actually goes into effect. Now, at that point, we would have to take in consideration on how we go ahead and maneuver, uh, from there. Uh, but it is not started. It, we has not started and will not be enacted until February 9th, 2026 that this apportionment changed in 2026.
Speaker: What happened?
Speaker 2: Absolutely. And. This seems like very much so. Breaking news here, Kenneth, regarding this, it affects so many people. Why is the VA making this change now and did they give any reasons for it?
Speaker: Uh, great question. I [00:13:00] don't necessarily, again, this is, uh, this is coming, this is not, uh, you know, regulation or anything.
Speaker: This is just my opinion, uh, just working in this space for over a decade. Uh, well, uh, frankly. I just think honestly, timeliness becomes an issue, right? Uh, not only timeliness a back, uh, a backlog of claims, reducing the manpower that's needed to calculate this information because it's, it's very, to be very frank with you, it is a very complicated equation that needs to be adjusted and reviewed, uh, frankly, by someone who is an expert.
Speaker: Okay. Uh, to make this decision to apportion a veteran's benefits, to make an adjustment of the financial need of the dependent, when we talk about that, what is gonna be required as a financial need or could be [00:14:00] determined as a financial need, who makes that decision? Shouldn't a judge make that decision or should the VA make that decision?
Speaker: So that's where it becomes a little tricky, and I think it just gets really complicated, convoluted, and, um, very frankly, uh, just exhausting for the va, you know, when they can actually worry about actually getting veterans their benefits, right? Uh, rather than taking them. So, you know, obviously it could be taken on for a good duty or deed, uh, which again, we're not, we're not opposed either way, however, we're just strictly saying that.
Speaker: It is a very complicated equation that needs to be adjusted, and they need to be able to really un, un just relinquish some of the control that they have on it.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Because when you think about it, Kenneth, right? If you have VA uh, personnel. Working cases regarding apportionment. They may not be working cases [00:15:00] for traditional claims, and there's always some type of backlog with them processing those claims.
Speaker 2: As we have videos, uh, talking about the backlog, and if you want more information about that, definitely check out those videos there. So. When you think about it, it's like if the VA is stepping back from these new cases, who is actually affected, right? Yeah. And we definitely wanna, uh, talk more about that.
Speaker 2: So it makes you wonder. Definitely. So if the VA's stepping back from most new cases, who's actually affected
Speaker: both parties? You know, uh, in, in, in my eyes, right? Uh, because, uh, there's gonna be a, uh, it's, it's mandatory. Protection that needs to be had on both, uh, the veteran themselves and the actual spouse.
Speaker: Right. And once you are actually legally married, you're one. So it means that we, and that's very important that we have to kind of consider that, right? Uh, so the mandatory protection must go under both again. But don't we think it's a [00:16:00] little bias when we're talking about the Department of Veterans Affairs actually looking over the actual family and children of the veteran?
Speaker: I think there's a little bias that could, could actually kind of come in between that. So I actually think, uh, to, for the sake of equity. It goes to, it should go to the courts, but again, it, it, it could go either way. Um, and there's arguments again that you guys could really type in the chat to, you know, really engage, because I think this is a very interesting topic and a qualifying topic to, uh, in search of viewers, we want to hear your opinions as well.
Speaker 2: Absolutely, because when you talk about the VA benefit and you're talking about monthly compensation, you know, what does that really mean, right? That means that a veteran sacrifice their body and mind for the country, and because of those sacrifices and unfortunate injuries, they're getting compensated for that.
Speaker 2: And then now due to. More [00:17:00] social reasons of their life. They have to apportion their benefits and there's conflicting morals, uh, with that.
Speaker: Yeah. Yeah. Uh, and, and, and again, there are so many stories and we want to hear your guys' stories that, uh, because I know there's situations out there that veterans, we would love to hear, uh, about this issue, right.
Speaker: Uh, because there's instances that a veteran could be incarcerated. Right. A, a veteran could be incarcerated on a felony charge in, in, it could be, uh, jailed for more than six months. Right. And they're gonna lower, they're gonna lower your benefits to 10%. Right? Uh, I just wanna let everybody know they're gonna lower your benefits to receive a 10% monthly payment now in a portion request comes in.
Speaker: Once an apportionment request comes in, they need to do the due diligence by due process to go ahead and go through the process to again, attempt [00:18:00] to contact the veteran and also contact the dependent to actually go through the apportionment process. Now, let's say the apportionment is then granted once your apportionment is granted, and that veteran has a hundred percent per se, and now.
Speaker: The dependent is receiving those benefits that the veteran would receive and the veteran receiving 10%. However, let's say if they're jailed, uh, the veteran is jailed and it could have been a, a, a case of domestic violence that was do want the dependent. Or anything, you know, uh, and again, this is no way of, uh, putting any type of, uh, biases on any, on any, any parties.
Speaker: This is strictly just given a scenario, and I think this could, you know, this could rise a real good case for relinquishing control and allowing the, the courts to take care of this issue.
Speaker 2: No, definitely, definitely. Right? 'cause there's so many [00:19:00] circumstantial things that come in. The VA decision maker that has been looking at these cases just may not have the qualifications or even exposure to the information about everything that is going on within the veteran and the dependent's life that would garner.
Speaker 2: The request as you, uh, spoke about that unique situation there.
Speaker: Yeah, I mean, and, and also, let's understand, right, this takes time, okay. It takes time to actually get processed to go through. And now just as you mentioned, does that decision maker have the qualifications to make the right decision or all the information and evidence that's going to impose the correct decision that's, uh, gonna apportion the veteran's benefits for the dependent?
Speaker: Well, I don't necessarily think a notification letter and also, uh, a circumstantial statement is gonna provide you all that information. Right? Uh, but then again, obviously we're talking about the, the veteran, uh, department of Veterans Affairs. [00:20:00] They have other, uh, systems to be able to review, you know, uh, other information, uh, that could be either, uh, dealing with a veteran or dependent or what have you.
Speaker: However, we really got to take that into consideration. What are your thoughts? We wanna know.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. And so we talked about the things that are changing, but we want to make sure we clarify what's not changing. Okay. So, uh, as you mentioned it before, but I wanna again for further clarity, uh, what if someone already has an apportionment in place, uh, does this update stop that apportionment?
Speaker: Great question. Well, if you already have an apportionment in place. Okay. Dependence typically, 'cause that's what it will be. If you already have an apportionment in place, that will then go ahead and continue and it will continue as is normal. Uh, you receive your monthly benefits and so on [00:21:00] and so forth.
Speaker: However, if there are any changes that are gonna be needed, then you may be, uh, uh, under a review, right, uh, for 2026 moving forward. So that's where things get a little bit tricky, right? So we wanna understand if you already have an apportionment in place, it will still be inaccurate. There will be no change.
Speaker: Again, February 9th, 2026. There will be no change on your behalf that's gonna be needed or anything there, uh, uh, uh, there before. But anything thereafter, if a dependent is going to, uh, request an apportionment, they will need to do it probably before February 9th if it is a need-based issue.
Speaker 2: Absolutely.
Speaker 2: And then that gets into some different things, right? Because now, and we kind of noticed from the claim world is that if the apportionment is filed, does it go under the current regulation or does it have to actually be accepted [00:22:00] to fall under that old regulation before February 9th?
Speaker: Well, I'm gonna tell you this.
Speaker: Listen, you didn't hear from prepare to compete, but again, if it has a date, timestamp, February 8th, 2026. You may be important in getting your benefits a portion. Okay. But, uh, if not, uh, you know, in all seriousness, uh, it, again, we want to, we wanna make sure that we make the right decision and get that done.
Speaker: If, again, if it is a need-based issue for a spouse or dependent, or even a dependent parent, right? We don't wanna, we don't want to kind of, uh, uh, leave the, those, uh, those parents out either. So please go ahead and make that request prior to February 9th, 2026 because then thereafter there is no need base request that will be accepted.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. And for every rule, Kenneth, there's usually exceptions to the rule, right? And we definitely want to go over what those exceptions may [00:23:00] be because there are special circumstances. This is dealing with a lot of heavy, uh, things here. So in what situations will the VA still allow apportionment going forward?
Speaker: Uh, great question. So, uh, the VA will then continuous, uh, will continue allowance of an apportionment in 2020 of February 9th, 2026 for a few different reasons. Uh. Incompetency Right. Where, uh, the veteran, uh, was not issued a proper fiduciary. Right. Um, also incarceration. Okay. Um, and, and again, when we talk about incarceration, it can get a little tricky there.
Speaker: Uh, what typically is a felony incarceration that is then had, and there again, apportionment can then be requested. Okay. Um, also, uh, being institutionalized, when we talk about institutionalized, uh, we gotta really understand that, right? Uh, it can be [00:24:00] institutionalized for mental health. It could be, uh, and also, uh, uh, institutionalized is different from hospitalization.
Speaker: Hospitalization. When we talk about hospitalization, what does that look like? Typically, if, if you're hospitalized for that extended amount of time. At that point, that's when an apportionment, and I typically, when I mean extended amount of time, we're not talking about a a a month, right? Um, no, we're talking an extended amount of time.
Speaker: So at that point, then a apportionment can be requested, uh, because the veteran is then incarcerated for, you know, whatever reason. Okay. Um, and also, you know, I, I, again, we also can say missing. A veteran could be missing an action awol, right? Ev a veteran could be missing an action in life. But now their awol from their financial responsibilities and duties as [00:25:00] a, uh, as a dependent, I mean, I'm sorry, as a leader, and now they are missing and not taking care of their dependents for whatever reason.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. And we're given the facts and educating you regarding this. And the next step in that is really knowing what to do next. Right? And there are so many situations. You've kind of outlined certain situations where there's. Situations where a dependent or an ex could be seeking support, right?
Speaker 2: That's one situation. Uh, there. So, uh, other situations it will be when the veterans are worried about their benefits actually, uh, being taken from them, right? So that is, uh, some different things there. And then. Uh, other situations that we want to talk about here is that if someone believes they fit an exception, right?
Speaker 2: So we wanna cover some different [00:26:00] scenarios for you here before we close out. 'cause again, we really wanna make sure that you're strongly educated on this. So now in that situation, a Kenneth, if you were planning a new knee based request, what's a better path now?
Speaker: Uh, well, a better pathway would go again, uh, typically through the state family courts to then, uh, go ahead and request a support from that veteran, uh, under the, uh, possible child support metric, right?
Speaker: Uh, just due to the fact, you know, going to the va, department of Veterans Affairs to be able to apportion, uh, the veterans' benefits, uh, that's no longer in existence. So again, we wanna make sure that we make that request. Uh, under the proper liens through the family court system, and I think that's a better re that's gonna be your better option, uh, than again, if thereafter fa uh, February 9th, 2026 to go through the family courts.
Speaker: Uh, [00:27:00] but anytime before that, you then can make the request to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. And now for our veterans worried about their benefits being taken, uh, what should veterans do if they're in a situation of separation or a custody dispute and wanna avoid any surprises here?
Speaker: Well, there's not gonna be any surprises, right?
Speaker: Uh, I wanna be very, very clear about that. If. You receive a notification letter about apportioning your benefits from a marital situation, or again, a, a spouse who, who is, you know, uh, going after financial need and care for your, again, for them or their child of, or your, you guys' child, right? Uh, or the parent, right?
Speaker: Um, in limited situations, typically. But with that said, you're not going to be surprised. Okay? Uh, the only thing that [00:28:00] you should do is kind of follow the process, right? They're gonna send you notification letters, they're gonna send you requests for information. They are going to need you to kind of fill out the information that is going to be required to make a determination.
Speaker: Okay? Uh, so if you received that request, I, I would, I would definitely fill that out because if not. The the ladder is gonna happen, right? They're gonna go ahead and go after your benefits. Okay? So I wanna make sure that we understand that. So if you have any preparation, the only preparation that I would say is make sure, um.
Speaker: You and the spouse are on good terms, so you can probably try to hash things out. Uh, but we understand, uh, circumstantial situations don't necessarily always align that way. So only thing that I would tell the veteran is to make sure that they're, uh, being truthful and honest with the documentation and information that they're currently filling out, uh, because the V Department of Veterans Affairs are gonna find out regardless or not.
Speaker: So, uh, just to prepare yourself, uh, frankly, [00:29:00] just make sure. That you have your financial stability, situ, uh, financial situation, stable to be able to make that, uh, make that change?
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Because Kenneth, I know when we think about it, we're talking about the change, uh, officially takes place on February 9th, uh, 2026.
Speaker 2: So depending on when you. Watching this video, you may still have time if you are a dependent or spouse looking to apportion benefits, and that may be what some veterans may be worried about. So, uh, traditionally under the, uh, what we would say now, old system, right, of apportionment, when is the veteran typically notified, right?
Speaker 2: Because if that dependent or. Spouse apply for the apportionment under the old regulation? Will they know? 'cause right now they may still be in a situation [00:30:00] of limbo of what's gonna happen there.
Speaker: Well, uh, how it works is typically once the, the Department of Veterans Affairs, just like any prescribed form, right?
Speaker: It goes through the process, it's gonna go through the intake center, it's gonna go directly to, uh, the, the, the, uh, division that's gonna handle the apportionment. Right. Um, and when it goes to the, uh, the division of handling apportionment, uh, at that point it's gonna go through the regular processes. Uh, then you're gonna receive your notification letter, then you're gonna receive a letter to request for information for assets, income, uh, expenditures, um, and so on and so forth.
Speaker: So, just as though you're going through a regular VA claim. That's what you're gonna feel like. That's what it's gonna feel like. Um, and typically, again, the apportionments take probably, possibly maybe a little bit longer. Um, the reason being, because it's such a complex situation. I don't want anything, anyone to think, a veteran to think here.
Speaker: It's gonna be wham bam. Thank you ma'am. Okay. And that's it. No, it's not. Okay. Uh, though [00:31:00] it takes, so, you know, it takes some time. The effective date could actually be harmful for the veteran, but again, typically the VA takes that in consideration as well, so there could be a debt owed as well. So we want to make sure that we're taking all these junctures into consideration.
Speaker: Because you don't wanna owe anything to the debt management center, okay? Uh, so make sure that when you are notified that you are acting and acting as you should, okay? Because the deadlines on those notification letters, they're not there just for giggles. No, they are there. And they are serious. So please make sure you do, uh, go ahead and do your due diligence and, uh, just do what we're supposed to do, right?
Speaker 2: No. So understanding that, Kenneth, I want to ask a clarifying question there, because VA processes vary so much. Now you talked about different. Areas of notification now, if a veteran has online portal, should they expect apportionment, uh, notification to come via that, uh, online [00:32:00] portal?
Speaker: Well, um, as, as many strides as the VA is always making, um, I it, the va.gov system is awesome, right?
Speaker: It's, it, it's awesome. Um, it has made so many different updates and, and so on and so forth. But what I would tell you this, I would strictly tell you to make sure that you're looking in your snail mail, uh, the mailbox, and also making sure, uh, that you're checking your va.gov, uh, portal as well as that could be something that could be, uh, again, a notification letter that pops up there for you as well.
Speaker: Uh, because again, things change, right? Uh, we wanna make sure that. Um, ultimately that you received the information and notification. Okay.
Speaker 2: Alright, Kenneth, thanks for that information. And now when we're talking about the third scenario here regarding someone who still believes they fit the qualifications to be an exception and still receive the apportionment, is there a particular form that they fill out to be able to still request those [00:33:00] benefits?
Speaker: Yes. Uh, so you would fill out the, uh, 21 attack oh 7, 8 8. That's actually gonna be the prescribed form to be able to request an apportionment. And if you are going through those qualifying metrics and remember the qualifying metrics again, would be, uh, uh, that the veteran would be. Institutionalized, uh, under mental health care, right, for extended upon period of time, uh, hospitalize, uh, not only that incarcerated, uh, or missing, right?
Speaker: Uh, that could be a, a, you know, a, a, a real factor as well. Also for spouse, it could be, uh, potentially again, um, separated, right? Uh, with no help or reconciliation. Um, however that veteran was then, uh, being able to financially support you and, but you guys are no longer cohabitating, right? Uh, that could be a qualifying metric as well, but again, you would then fill out the 21 TAC oh 7 88.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Ken, we like to thank you for a lot [00:34:00] of valuable information that you provided here today. So now for those to kind of sum up everything here in one sentence. What should the community here take away regarding the new regulations on apportionment?
Speaker: Well understand for the new regulation apportionment, the only key takeaway is, please, one veterans make sure that responsibilities financially is always in order.
Speaker: We never want to put a veteran. In a financial hardship due to the fact of care of dependences, as we know, again, uh, we're veterans and we're gonna stand tried and true. Okay? But now let's make sure that we do that for our dependents as well.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Now, for more information on [00:35:00] VA benefits, updates like this subscribe because policy changes are always happening fast.
Speaker 2: And as always, prepare to compete. We out peace.
