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Periodic Verification of Marital Status and the Status of Dependents  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about the method the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses to periodically verify the status of Veterans dependents, including general information on VA Form 21-0538, Status of Dependents Questionnaire, and VA Form 21-0537, Marital Status Questionnaire purpose and recipients of VA Form 21-0538 and VA Form 21-0537, and method of selecting cases for review. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. General Information on VA Form 21-0538 and VA Form 21-0537How the Forms Are Generated: The Veterans Service Network (VETSNET) generates VA Form 21-0538, Status of Dependents Questionnaire, and VA Form 21-0537, Marital Status Questionnaire. Who Receives the Forms: Each month, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) automatically releases the forms to approximately 1 percent of Veterans in receipt of additional compensation for dependents, and surviving spouses in receipt of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). The completion of these forms allows VA to verify the following approximately once every eight years: status of the dependents of all Veterans in receipt of additional compensation for at least one dependent, and marital status of surviving spouses in receipt of DIC.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 62. Periodic Verification of Marital Status and the Status of Dependents, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. General Information on VA Form 21-0538 and VA Form 21-0537 (continued)Response Time: The forms instruct beneficiaries to respond within 60 days from the date of the request, and inform beneficiaries that failure to respond will result in the reduction or termination of benefits. A 60-day diary is automatically established in the corporate record upon release of the forms. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Purpose and Recipients of VA Form 21-0538 and VA Form 21-0537The table below describes the purpose of VA Form 21-538, and VA Form 21-0537, and the intended recipient of each form. FormPurpose of FormRecipientVA Form 21-0538Asks the Veteran to furnish information concerning the status of his/ her dependent(s).All Veterans in receipt of additional compensation for a spouse child under age 18, or helpless child.VA Form 21-0537Asks the surviving spouse to certify that he/ she has not remarried.All surviving spouses in receipt of DIC.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 62. Periodic Verification of Marital Status and the Status of Dependents, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Method of Selecting Cases for ReviewOne, non-consecutive terminal digit (from among all claim numbers) is selected each month to spread the workload among all regional offices (ROs). The cases are selected for review according to claim numbers as they existed at the time of their initial review. The month of selection does not change in subsequent reviews, even though a claim number may be changed. Cases are automatically selected for review eight years subsequent to the month an initial award of additional benefits for a dependent is processed, or an initial award of DIC to a surviving spouse is processed. 63. Initial Screening of Questionnaires  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on the initial screening of questionnaires, including processing VA Form 21-0538, and VA Form 21-0537, and questionnaires showing the surviving spouse has not remarried questionnaires showing the surviving spouse has remarried unsigned and/ or incomplete questionnaires, and beneficiaries who concurrently receive other VA benefits. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Processing VA Form 21-0538Follow the steps in the table below upon receipt of a completed VA Form 21-0538. StepAction1Clear an end product (EP) 692 annotate the lower, right-hand corner of the questionnaire with Cleared EP 692 the reviewers initials, and the date of review. cancel the corresponding diary, using either the DIARY command in Share, or DIARIES screen in VETSNET. Reference: For more information about diary controls, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/systems/docs/Share.pdf"Share Users Guide, and HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf"VETSNET Awards Handbook.2Compare the dependents listed on the questionnaire against those displayed on the DEPENDENTS screen in Share.3Do the dependents listed on the questionnaire match those displayed on the DEPENDENTS screen? If yes, go to Step 4. If no, or if the DEPENDENTS screen is blank, go to Step 5.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 63. Initial Screening of Questionnaires, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. Processing VA Form 21-0538 (continued) StepAction4Write OK on the lower, right hand corner of the questionnaire send the questionnaire to files activity for drop-filing, and take no further action.5Establish EP 130, and pull the claims folder for review.6Does review of the claims folder resolve discrepancies between the dependents listed on the questionnaire and those listed on the DEPENDENTS screen? If yes, clear EP 130. If no, undertake development to resolve the inconsistencies. Note: A telephone call to the Veteran might immediately resolve any issues that arise while processing the questionnaire. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Processing VA Form 21-0537When processing a completed VA Form 21-0537, first determine whether the surviving spouse has remarried since the death of the Veteran. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  c. Questionnaires Showing the Surviving Spouse Has Not RemarriedIf the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the Veteran Clear an EP 692 annotate the lower, right-hand corner of the questionnaire with OK and Cleared EP 692 the reviewers initials, and the date of review. cancel the corresponding diary, using either the DIARY command in Share, or DIARIES screen in VETSNET, and file the questionnaire in the claims folder or send it to files activity for drop-filing.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 63. Initial Screening of Questionnaires, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" c. Questionnaires Showing the Surviving Spouse Has Not Remarried (continued)Reference: For more information about diary controls, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/systems/docs/Share.pdf"Share User Guide, and HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf"VETSNET Awards Handbook. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  d. Questionnaires Showing the Surviving Spouse Has RemarriedUse the table below to determine the actions to take if a surviving spouse has remarried since the death of the Veteran. Note: If the surviving spouse remarried after age 57, award adjustment may not be necessary. Reference: For additional information on the remarriage of a surviving spouse after age 57, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIV.iii.3.F.34"M21-1MR, Part IV, Subpart iii, 3.F.34, and HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_55.doc"38 CFR 3.55(a)(10). If ...Then ...VA did not pay DIC to the surviving spouse during the period of remarriagefollow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.63.c" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.63.c.VA paid DIC to the surviving spouse during the period of remarriage, or the surviving spouse reports termination of the remarriageclear EP 692 cancel the corresponding diary establish EP 130, and adjust the award, as necessary and appropriate. Reference: For information on the award adjustment, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.64"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.64.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 63. Initial Screening of Questionnaires, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Unsigned and/or Incomplete QuestionnairesVA requires beneficiaries to sign documents that certify their continued eligibility for benefits. If a beneficiary fails to sign a questionnaire, or it is otherwise incomplete, return the questionnaire to the beneficiary for completion, and follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.65.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.65.a, beginning with Step 4. Note: Beneficiaries may fax completed questionnaires to VA. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  f. Beneficiaries Who Concurrently Receive Other VA BenefitsIf a beneficiary, who submits a questionnaire, is concurrently receiving education or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) benefits, check the appropriate master record to confirm it accurately reflects information the beneficiary provided on his/ her questionnaire. If discrepancies exist, refer information that could affect education awards to the appropriate regional processing office (RPO), and vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E) awards to the local VR&E division. 64. Award Adjustments Based on Information Provided on a Questionnaire  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on award adjustments that may be necessary, based on information a beneficiary provides on a questionnaire, including due process procedures questionnaires showing loss of a dependent questionnaires showing a surviving spouse has remarried questionnaires that do not show the date of change in status, and questionnaires showing additional dependents. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Due Process ProceduresWith few exceptions, the due process procedures in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRI.2"M21-1MR, Part I, 2 must be followed prior to the reduction or termination of benefits. Award adjustments based on information a beneficiary provides, however, do not require a notice of proposed adverse action. In these cases, provide the beneficiary contemporaneous notice of the reduction or termination of benefits, and the reason for the effective date of the reduction. Note: Awards may be adjusted based on information the beneficiary provides by telephone. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Questionnaires Showing Loss of a DependentFollow the steps in the table below if a Veteran reports the loss of a dependent. StepAction1Follow the procedures in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.34"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.34 when adjusting the Veterans award.2After making the award adjustment, file the questionnaire in the Veterans claims folder.3Annotate the award print to reflect the basis for the adjustment.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 64. Award Adjustments Based on Information Provided on a Questionnaire, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  c. Questionnaires Showing a Surviving Spouse Has RemarriedIf a surviving spouse in receipt of DIC benefits reports he/she has remarried terminate benefits file the questionnaire in the claims folder, and annotate the award to reflect the basis for termination. Exception: Termination of benefits may not be necessary, if a surviving spouse remarries after age 57. Reference: For more information on the effect of a surviving spouses remarriage, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIV.iii.3.F"M21-1MR, Part IV, Subpart iii, 3.F. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  d. Questionnaires That Do Not Show the Date of Change in StatusIf a beneficiary reports a change of status on the questionnaire but does not provide the date of the change, attempt to contact the beneficiary by telephone to obtain the missing information. If attempts to contact the beneficiary by telephone are unsuccessful, return the questionnaire to the beneficiary for completion, and follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.65.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.65.a, beginning with Step 4. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Questionnaires Showing Additional DependentsConsider the reporting of additional dependents on a Veterans questionnaire a claim for the additional compensation VA pays for dependents.  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_401.DOC" 38 CFR 3.401 governs the effective date of an increase in compensation for additional dependents. Note: If a liberalizing law or issue is applicable, consider  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_114.DOC" 38 CFR 3.114. 65. Failure to Return a Questionnaire Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Actions to Take If a Beneficiary Fails to Return the QuestionnaireIf the diary referenced in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.62.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.62.a is not cancelled within 60 days from the date of the computer-generated request for certification, VETSNET creates a work item under an 800-series EP to alert ROs that a diary established for Return of Dependency Verification Form has expired. Follow the steps in the table below to process a work item established because a beneficiary failed to return a questionnaire. StepAction1Review the claims folder to determine whether the beneficiary submitted the questionnaire and VA personnel failed to cancel the corresponding diary. If the questionnaire is of record review it to ensure any necessary award adjustment was made cancel the corresponding 800-series EP, and take no further action. If the questionnaire is not of record, clear the corresponding 800-series EP, and proceed to Step 2. Reference: For more information about 800-series EPs and their corresponding work items, see the  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/systems/docs/WIDR.DOC" Work Items Guide.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 65. Failure to Return a Questionnaire, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. Actions to Take If a Beneficiary Fails to Return the Questionnaire (continued) StepAction2Attempt to contact the beneficiary by telephone and ask him/her to submit the questionnaire to VA within 30 days. If telephone contact is successful, establish EP 130, with a suspense date that is 30 days from the current date, and proceed to the next step, or unsuccessful, proceed to Step 4. Notes: VA requires beneficiaries to sign documents that certify their continued eligibility for benefits. For this reason, beneficiaries may not certify their marital status or the status of their dependents by telephone. Beneficiaries may fax signed questionnaires to VA.3If the beneficiary returns the questionnaire, proceed to Step 9. If the beneficiary fails to return the questionnaire within 30 days, proceed to the next step.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 65. Failure to Return a Questionnaire, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. Actions to Take If a Beneficiary Fails to Return the Questionnaire (continued) StepAction4Send notice to the beneficiary, advising him/her that VA proposes to reduce or discontinue benefits because the beneficiary failed to return a completed questionnaire. Also inform the beneficiary that the proposed action will be effective the first of the month following the date the status of the dependent(s) in question was last verified, or marital status of the surviving spouse was last verified, and could result in the creation of an overpayment, which VA may require the claimant to pay. References: For more information on a beneficiarys obligation to periodically certify continued eligibility to benefits, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_652.DOC" 38 CFR 3.652, and  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_500.DOC" 38 CFR 3.500 through 3.503. elements that must be included in a notice of proposed adverse action, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRI.2.B.5"M21-1MR, Part I, 2.B.5.5Clear EP 130, and establish EP 600, with a suspense date that is 60 days from the date of the notice of proposed adverse action.6Was the questionnaire received within the additional 60-day period? If yes, proceed to Step 9. If no, proceed to the next step.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 65. Failure to Return a Questionnaire, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. Actions to Take If a Beneficiary Fails to Return the Questionnaire (continued) StepAction7If a reduction of benefits is in order take the proposed action under EP 600 annotate the award print to reflect the basis for the action, and take no further action. If a discontinuation of benefits is in order suspend benefits notify the beneficiary that if he/ she does not provide VA with the completed questionnaire within six months, VA will retroactively terminate benefits, effective the date identified in the notice of proposed adverse action, and create an overpayment in the beneficiarys account. clear the pending EP establish a diary for six months to terminate the suspended award, and annotate the award print to reflect the basis for the action.8If the beneficiary does not return the questionnaire before the diary expires, establish EP 130 retroactively terminate benefits, as proposed in Step 7 annotate the award print to reflect the basis for the action send decision notice to the beneficiary, and take no further action.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 65. Failure to Return a Questionnaire, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. Actions to Take If a Beneficiary Fails to Return the Questionnaire (continued) StepAction9Follow the steps in the table below upon receipt of a completed questionnaire. If the questionnaire shows ... And ... Then ... no change in status VA is already paying the beneficiary at the correct rate notify the beneficiary that benefits will continue at the current rate clear the pending EP, and file the questionnaire in the beneficiarys claims folder. no change in status VA previously reduced, suspended, or terminated benefits, based on failure to return the questionnaire resume benefits under the pending EP at the prior rate, and from the date they were previously reduced, terminated, or suspended send decision notice to the beneficiary file the questionnaire in the beneficiarys claims folder. a change in status --- follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.64" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.64.  Note: VA will accept a completed questionnaire from a beneficiary whose benefits it reduced or terminated because of failure to return a completed questionnaire, regardless of the amount of time that has passed since the award adjustment. When this occurs, establish EP 130, and follow the instructions in Step 9. 66. Returned Mail - Erroneous Address  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about handling questionnaires that are returned as undeliverable, due to an erroneous address, including the actions to take when the correct address is known, or correct address is unknown. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Correct Address Is KnownIf the address on the questionnaire is incorrect, and the correct address is known re-send the questionnaire to the correct address establish a diary, using the DIARY command in Share, that will come due 60 days from the current date (to control for return of the questionnaire) correct the address in the master/corporate record, and treat the re-sent questionnaire as an initial mailing. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Correct Address is UnknownFollow the steps in the table below if the correct address is unknown. StepAction1Establish EP 1302Attempt to obtain a current address by following the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.1.B.11.d" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.11.d.3Was a new mailing address obtained? If yes, follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.66.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.66.a. If no, proceed to Step 44Follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.65.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.65.a, beginning with Step 4, and send the notice of proposed adverse action to the most recent address of record. 67. Maintaining Data in the Corporate Record Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Maintaining Data in the Corporate RecordUpon receipt of a completed questionnaire, compare the information on the questionnaire against data in the corporate record that identifies a dependent or surviving spouse. This specifically includes dates of birth Social Security numbers, and the spelling of names. If discrepancies exist or data is missing from the corporate record, use information from the questionnaire to update the corporate record. Important:  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_216.DOC" 38 CFR 3.216 requires disclosure of the Social Security number of claimants and dependents (for whom VA will pay additional benefits). References: For more information on viewing data in the corporate record and making updates to it, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/systems/docs/Share.pdf"Share Users Guide  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_216.DOC" 38 CFR 3.216, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRV.i.3.E.17" M21-1MR, Part V, Subpart i, 3.E.17, and how  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_216.DOC" 38 CFR 3.216 applies to Veterans who are eligible for additional compensation for dependents, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.ii.6.7.b"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart ii, 6.7.b. 68. Questionnaires With Claims Folders at Other Locations Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Questionnaires With Claims Folders at Other LocationsFollow the procedures in the table below upon receipt of a questionnaire, the corresponding claims folder for which is located at the Record Management Center (RMC) in St. Louis, or another RO, or paperless. If the claims folder is ...And review of the claims folder is ...Then ...located at the RMCnecessary to confirm marital status, or the status of a dependentcancel the corresponding diary attach Optional Form (OF) 41 to the questionnaire in the Remarks section of OF 41, write Attention 21, and Folder review required for verification of dependent status, and route the questionnaire to the St. Louis RO Result: The St. Louis RO obtains the claims folder from the RMC performs the review, and takes any necessary award action. Note: If the St. Louis RO determines development action is necessary, it will route the questionnaire and corresponding claims folder to the RO of jurisdiction.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 68. Questionnaires With Claims Folders at Other Locations, Continued a. Questionnaires With Claims Folders at Other Locations (continued) If the claims folder is ...And review of the claims folder is ...Then ...located at the RMCnot necessary to confirm marital status, or the status of a dependentprocess the questionnaire, and send the questionnaire to the RMC to be drop-filed.located at another RO---send the questionnaire to the RO of jurisdiction for processing.paperless---send the questionnaire for processing to the rating activity site that last handled the beneficiarys claim in a paperless environment. Note: EP credit goes only to the RO that completes final review of the questionnaire, and any necessary award action. 69. End Product (EP) Credit  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about EP credit, including EP credit when review of the claims folder is unnecessary, and EP credit when review of the claims folder is required. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. EP Credit When Review of the Claims Folder Is UnnecessaryClear an EP 692 when review of the claims folder is unnecessary because the questionnaire, itself, clearly confirms the status of a Veterans dependent(s), or marital status of a surviving spouse. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. EP Credit When Review of the Claims Folder Is RequiredEstablish EP 130 upon receipt of a questionnaire that requires review of the claims folder in order to resolve discrepancies confirm the status of a Veterans dependent(s), or the marital status of a surviving spouse, or determine whether award adjustment is necessary. If award action is necessary, take the action under EP 130, or not necessary, clear the EP 130. 70. Reporting Requirements  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about the requirements for reporting the results of questionnaire reviews, including report content and format report due date period covered by the report, and how to submit reports. Change DateSeptember 26, 2011 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Report Content and Format The results of individual case reviews are not required in the report. ROs are only responsible for providing the following information in the format shown below: number of compensation cases reviewed number of compensation cases in which benefits were reduced number of DIC cases reviewed, and number of DIC cases in which benefits were terminated. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Report Due DateThe report is due by February 28 of each year. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Period Covered by the ReportThe report must cover the calendar year preceding the calendar year during which the report is due. 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