ࡱ>  bjbj :Drrs22""""""""8"tL%D""( Z2(22235\6w,$̈~$dž"73377dž""224܆CCC7R"2"2K,C7wCCbgm2T~%7Kk*70"uk">Tmm"7n77C77777dždžXA777"77777777777772 R!: Section G. Establishing a Biological Child, Adopted Child, or Stepchild as a Veterans Child for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Purposes Overview  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  In this SectionThis section contains the following topics: TopicTopic NameSee Page HYPERLINK \l "Topic37" 37Establishing a Biological Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes5-G-2 HYPERLINK \l "Topic38" 38Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes5-G-5 HYPERLINK \l "Topic39" 39Surviving Spouses Adoption of a Child After the Veterans Death5-G-10 HYPERLINK \l "Topic40" 40Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction5-G-11 HYPERLINK \l "Topic41" 41Adoption of a Child Out of a Veterans Family5-G-18HYPERLINK \l "Topic42"42Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes5-G-21 37. Establishing a Biological Child as a Veteran's Child for VA Purposes  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on establishing a biological child as a Veterans child for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purposes, including the biological child of a  HYPERLINK \l "a37" female Veteran  HYPERLINK \l "b37" male Veteran married to the childs mother, and  HYPERLINK \l "c37" male Veteran not married to the childs mother. Change DateApril 9, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Biological Child of a Female VeteranEvidence adequate to establish a childs age, as outlined in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.33"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.33, is also adequate to establish the biological child of a female Veteran as the Veterans child for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purposes. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Biological Child of a Male Veteran Married to the Childs MotherEvidence adequate to establish a childs age, as outlined in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.33"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.33, is also adequate to establish the biological child of a male Veteran as the Veterans child for VA purposes if the Veteran was married to the childs mother at the time of the childs birth, and there is no reason to believe the Veteran is not the childs biological father. Note: If the evidence of record suggests the Veteran may not be the childs biological father, fully develop the facts of the case before making a determination as to whether the Veteran is the childs father.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 37. Establishing a Biological Child as a Veteran's Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Biological Child of a Male Veteran Not Married to the Childs MotherIf a Veteran fathered a child and was not married to the childs mother when the child was born, VA requires the following in order to establish the Veteran as the childs biological father: evidence that establishes the childs birth and age, as outlined in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.33"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.33, and a formal acknowledgment by the Veteran that he fathered the child. If the Veteran does not submit the acknowledgment referenced above, or if there is reason to question its validity, accept the following in lieu of the acknowledgment: evidence showing the Veteran has been identified as the childs father by judicial decree ordering him to contribute to the childs support or for other purposes, or any other secondary evidence that identifies the Veteran as the childs father, such as a copy of the public record of birth or church record of baptism showing the Veteran was the informant and was named as the father of the child certified statements of disinterested persons who attest the Veteran accepted the child as his, or information obtained from a service department, or public records such as those maintained by school or welfare agencies, showing the Veteran, with his knowledge, was identified as the father of the child. Notes: Use the telephone, or a locally generated letter to request the formal acknowledgement referenced in this block, or the other evidence VA may use to establish the parental relationship. An oral statement from the Veteran, a written statement that the Veteran signed, or a completed VA Form 21-686c, Declaration of Status of Dependent, that the Veteran signed, satisfies the requirement for the formal acknowledgment referenced in this block. Document on VA Form 27-0820, Report of General Information, any information and/or statements given to or obtained from a claimant by telephone. Encourage claimants to e-mail or fax VA any documentary evidence that supports their claim.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 37. Establishing a Biological Child as a Veteran's Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" c. Biological Child of a Male Veteran Not Married to the Childs Mother (continued)References: For more information on using MAP-D, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Claims_Docs/webhelp/Claim_Development1.htm"MAP-D User's Guide, and documenting telephone contact, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.1.B.2.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.2.e. 38. Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about establishing an adopted child as a Veterans child for VA purposes, including  HYPERLINK \l "a38" requesting evidence to establish the adoption of a child definition of  HYPERLINK \l "b38" interlocutory adoption, and  HYPERLINK \l "c38" adoptive placement agreement HYPERLINK \l "d38"effective date of entitlement to additional benefits for an adopted child  HYPERLINK \l "e38" effect of court decrees on the payment of additional benefits for a child  HYPERLINK \l "f38" effective date for removing an adopted child from an award  HYPERLINK \l "g38" effect of a revised birth certificate  HYPERLINK \l "h38" inaccessible adoption records, and  HYPERLINK \l "i38" administrative decisions regarding the adoption of a child. Change DateApril 9, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Requesting Evidence to Establish the Adoption of a ChildUse a locally generated letter to request a copy of one of the following documents to establish the adoption of a child by a Veteran: decree of adoption, or adoptive placement agreement. Important: Oral or written certification of a childs adoption, alone, is not sufficient to establish the childs relationship to his/her adoptive parent. Reference: For information about the evidence required to establish an adopted childs age, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.33"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.33. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="CONCEPT"  b. Definition: Interlocutory AdoptionAn interlocutory decree of adoption is one that is not final until some future point in time, or future events take place.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 38. Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="CONCEPT"  c. Definition: Adoptive Placement Agreement An adoptive placement agreement is an agreement between adoptive parents and an agency authorized by law to arrange adoptions. The purpose of the agreement is to give adoptive parents custody of a child pending final adoption. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Effective Date of Entitlement to Additional Benefits for an Adopted ChildAccording to HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_403.DOC"38 CFR 3.403(a)(5), the effective date of a claimants entitlement to additional benefits for an adopted child is the date of the earliest of the following, provided the claimant notifies VA within one year of that date: final adoption interlocutory decree of adoption adoptive placement agreement, or other legal action through an authorized agency in which the claimant acquires custody of the child pending final adoption. Important: Do not pay additional benefits for the adopted child prior to the first of the month following the month entitlement begins, per  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_31.DOC" 38 CFR 3.31. VA may pay additional benefits for an adopted child based on an interlocutory decree of adoption, adoptive placement agreement, or other legal action for only as long as the child remains in the actual custody of the adoptive parent(s). (If VA is paying additional benefits for a child under these circumstances, and the child leaves the custody of the adoptive parent(s), follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.38.f" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.38.f.) Reference: For more information on establishing an adopted child as a Veterans child for VA purposes, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC" 38 CFR 3.57(c).Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 38. Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Effect of Court Decrees on the Payment of Additional Benefits for a ChildA court decree that terminates parental rights and places a child in the custody of (a) prospective adoptive parent(s) does not form the basis for paying additional benefits for the child, as an adopted child, unless one of the following exists or has taken place: adoptive placement agreement interlocutory decree of adoption, or other legal action in which the claimant acquires custody of the child pending final adoption. Note: If there is a question as to the effect of a court decree or order, request an opinion from Regional Counsel. Reference: For information on requesting an opinion from Regional Counsel, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.A.3.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.A.3.e. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  f. Effective Date For Removing an Adopted Child From an AwardIf VA is paying benefits to or for a child based on an interlocutory decree of adoption, adoptive placement agreement, or other legal action, and the child leaves the custody of the adopting parent(s), or the court does not grant final approval of the adoption, HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_503.DOC"38 CFR 3.503(a)(10) requires VA to discontinue benefits payable to or for the child effective the date of the earliest of the following events: child leaves the custody of the adopting parent(s) rescission or termination of the interlocutory decree of adoption or adoptive placement agreement, or discontinuation of any other legal, pre-adoption placement agreement. Important: The date of the earliest of the events described above represents the last date benefits are payable to or for the child. For award-processing purposes, the day after the event represents the first date of non-payment or reduced payment.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 38. Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  g. Effect of a Revised Birth CertificateAccept a copy of a revised birth certificate showing the Veteran as the parent of an adopted child to establish the child as the Veterans for VA purposes. If the revised birth certificate is the only evidence of record of the adoption, grant entitlement to additional benefits for the adopted child no earlier than the date VA received the revised birth certificate, and advise the claimant that VA may grant entitlement from an earlier date, subject to  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_401.DOC" 38 CFR 3.401(b), if he/she submits a copy of the decree of adoption, or adoptive placement agreement. Rationale: A revised birth certificate does not show when an adoption took place, which is information VA needs to determine the proper date of entitlement to additional benefits for the adopted child. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  h. Inaccessible Adoption RecordsDo not require a claimant to furnish a final decree of adoption if the decree is not subject to routine release by the custodian of the record, or may only be obtained by petitioning the court. Under these circumstances, a claimant must submit the following to establish an adopted child as the Veterans child for VA purposes: a copy of the revised birth certificate, and certified statements of at least two disinterested persons who have personal knowledge of the adoption. Notes: If available, obtain statements of the officials involved in the adoption. If the alternative evidence is not available or is deemed inconclusive, request an examination of the final decree of adoption by a field examiner.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 38. Establishing an Adopted Child as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  i. Administrative Decisions Regarding the Adoption of a ChildUse the table below to determine when an administrative decision is required to establish an adopted child as a Veterans child for VA purposes. If Then the adoption appears legitimate on its face, and evidence of the adoption does not conflict with other evidence of recordno administrative decision is required.questions regarding the legal validity of the adoption existfollow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.A.3.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.A.3.e for requesting an opinion from Regional Counsel. Note: No administrative decision is required if Regional Council returns a favorable opinion, and VA ultimately recognizes the adoption.the evidence of record does not support establishment of the adopted child as the Veterans child for VA purposesfollow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.1.A.3"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 1.A.3 for preparing a two-signature administrative decision. 39. Surviving Spouses Adoption of a Child After the Veterans Death Change DateApril 9, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Surviving Spouses Adoption of a Child After the Veterans Death If a Veterans surviving spouse adopts a child after the Veterans death, establish the adopted child as the Veterans child for VA purposes only if the claimant submits a decree of adoption showing the surviving spouse adopted the child within two years after the date of the Veterans death the adoptive parent or childs custodian submits a statement indicating the child was living in the Veterans household at the time of the Veterans death, and the Veteran or the Veterans spouse provided the majority of the childs support from the time the child became a member of the Veterans household until the date of the decree of adoption, and the statement does not conflict with other evidence of record. Reference: For more information on adoptions occurring after a Veterans death, see HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC"38 CFR 3.57(c), and HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_210.DOC"38 CFR 3.210(c)(2). 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on adoptions in a foreign jurisdiction, including  HYPERLINK \l "a40" special rules for foreign adoptions  HYPERLINK \l "b40" definition of foreign jurisdiction  HYPERLINK \l "c40" children living in and adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction  HYPERLINK \l "d40" foreign adoption of a child by a surviving spouse  HYPERLINK \l "e40" required documentary evidence, and  HYPERLINK \l "f40" required follow-up on foreign adoption cases. Change DateSeptember 19, 2014 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Special Rules for Foreign AdoptionsIn addition to other requirements outlined in this section, special rules apply to the establishment of an adopted child as a Veterans child for VA purposes if the adoption took place under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction. Reference: For more information about VAs recognition of an adoption in a foreign jurisdiction, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC" 38 CFR 3.57(e). PRIVATE INFOTYPE="CONCEPT"  b. Definition: Foreign JurisdictionThe term foreign jurisdiction refers to any jurisdiction other than that of the states, territories, and possessions of the United States of America District of Columbia Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Children Living in and Adopted Under the Laws of a Foreign JurisdictionIf a Veteran adopts a child under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, and the child continues to live in a foreign jurisdiction, recognize him/her as the Veterans child for VA purposes only if all of the requirements below are met: the documentary evidence described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.40.e" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.40.e is of record the child was under age 18 at the time of adoption the Veteran is providing at least half of the childs support the child is not in the custody of a biological parent (unless the biological parent is the Veterans spouse), and the child is residing with the Veteran or, (in the case of termination of marriage following the adoption) Veterans former spouse, who is also the childs adoptive or biological parent. Example: A child that a Filipino Veteran adopted in the Philippines, who continues to live with the Veteran in the Philippines, is an example of a child who was adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, and continues to live in a foreign jurisdiction. Note: The requirement that the child reside with the Veteran does not apply to periods during which the child and Veteran live apart because the child is attending school, or the child or Veteran is confined to a health care facility or other institution. Reference: For more information about handling cases involving children who live in and were adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC" 38 CFR 3.57(e)(2).Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Foreign Adoption of a Child by a Surviving SpouseIf a Veterans surviving spouse adopts a child under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction after the Veterans death, recognize the adopted child as the Veterans child for VA purposes only if the documentary evidence described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.40.e" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.40.e is of record and one of the following requirements is met: the Veteran was entitled to and was receiving additional VA benefits for the child at any time within the one-year period immediately preceding the Veterans death, or the child was under age 18 at the time of adoption and, for a period of at least one year prior to the Veterans death, the Veteran provided at least half of the childs support the child was not in the custody of a biological parent (unless the biological parent was the Veterans spouse), and the child resided with the Veteran or, (in the case of termination of marriage following the adoption) Veterans former spouse, who is also the childs adoptive or biological parent. Note: The requirement that the child reside with the Veteran does not apply to periods during which the child and Veteran lived apart because the child was attending school, or the child or Veteran was confined to a health care facility or other institution.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Required Documentary EvidenceBefore VA may establish a child adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction as a Veterans child for VA purposes, evidence meeting the requirements outlined in this section must be of record along with a decree of adoption, and birth certificate. Important: Do not establish a child adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction as a Veterans child for VA purposes based on an amended birth certificate alone, or combination of a birth certificate, and adoptive placement agreement. If the required evidence is not of record, request it from the claimant and allow 30 days for a response. If the claimants response raises doubt as to the validity of the decree of adoption or any factual issue, request a field examination by VA or a State Department representative.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  f. Required Follow-Up on Foreign Adoption CasesAfter awarding additional benefits to a Veteran for a child adopted under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, follow the steps in the table below to follow-up on the childs status. StepAction1Establish a diary in the Veterans Service Network (VETSNET) by taking the following actions on the DIARIES screen: select Verify Income or Dependency in the DIARY REASON field, and update the DIARY DUE DATE field so that the diary will expire one year after authorization of the award that added the adopted child. Reference: For more information on establishing a diary, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf"VETSNET Awards Handbook.2When the diary expires, establish end product (EP) 130 with a suspense date that is 60 days from the current date.3Ask the Veteran to furnish a certified statement indicating the name and address of the person having custody of the child, and person or persons who provide the childs support, and amount of support each person provides. Advise the Veteran VA will discontinue additional benefits for the adopted child unless the Veteran provides the requested information within 60 days.4Did the Veteran respond within 60 days? If yes, proceed to the next step. If no, follow the same instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.65.a"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.65.a for handling a Veterans failure to return a dependency questionnaire, beginning with Step 4. If at any point during the process the Veteran does respond, proceed to the next step in this table.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" f. Required Follow-Up on Foreign Adoption Cases (continued) StepAction5Does the Veterans response indicate all of the following requirements are currently being met? The Veteran is providing at least half of the childs support. The child is not in the custody of a biological parent (unless the biological parent is the Veterans spouse). The child is residing with the Veteran, or (in the case of termination of marriage following the adoption) Veterans former spouse, who is also the childs adoptive or biological parent. If all of the above requirements are being met, proceed to the next step, or not being met, proceed to Step 7. Notes: The requirement that the child reside with the Veteran does not apply to periods during which the child and Veteran live apart because the child is attending school, or the child or Veteran is confined to a health care facility or other institution. If there is reasonable doubt as to the validity of the Veterans response, request a field examination before determining whether entitlement to additional benefits for the child continues to exist. 6Return to Step 1 of the procedures described in this table until the Veteran has confirmed compliance with the requirements in Step 5 for two consecutive years. Then proceed no further. Important: When returning to Step 1, update the DIARY DUE DATE so that the diary will expire one year from the current date.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 40. Adoption in a Foreign Jurisdiction, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" f. Required Follow-Up on Foreign Adoption Cases (continued) StepAction7Prepare an administrative decision, according to the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.1.A.3" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 1.A.3, to remove the child from the Veterans award.8Did the Veteran provide the date on which compliance with the requirements in Step 5 ceased? If yes, remove the child from the Veterans award effective the day after compliance with the requirements in Step 5 ceased, and follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.2.B" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B for notifying the Veteran of the decision. If no, follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.K.64.d" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.K.64.d, treating the Veterans response in Step 5 as a response to a dependency questionnaire. Reference: For more information about VAs authority to certify a Veterans continued eligibility to additional benefits for an adopted child, see HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/docs/regs/38cfr/bookb/part3/S3_57.doc"38 CFR 3.57(e)(4), and  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_652.DOC" 38 CFR 3.652. 41. Children Adopted Out of a Veterans Family  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about the adoption of a Veterans child out of the Veterans family, including  HYPERLINK \l "a41" result of the adoption of a Veterans child out of the Veterans family  HYPERLINK \l "b41" example of two Veterans entitled to additional benefits for the same child  HYPERLINK \l "c41" example of four Veterans entitled to additional benefits for the same child  HYPERLINK \l "d41" entitlement of a child adopted out of a Veterans family to death benefits, and  HYPERLINK \l "e41" effect of a childs adoption on a Veterans entitlement to Improved Pension. Change DateApril 9, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Result of the Adoption of a Veterans Child Out of the Veterans Family The adoption of a Veterans child by a person outside the Veterans family does not break the relationship between the Veteran and his/her child, even if the Veterans parental rights have been terminated. The child continues to be a child of the Veteran for VA purposes, and may be recognized by VA as the child of two different Veterans if the adoptive parent is also a Veteran. Reference: For more information on the adoption of a Veterans child by a person outside the Veterans family, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_58.DOC" 38 CFR 3.58. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Example: Two Veterans Entitled to Additional Benefits for the Same ChildScenario: Arnold receives disability compensation for disabilities rated 30 percent disabling, and additional compensation for his son, Ted. Arnold is divorced from Teds mother, who has remarried John. John receives disability compensation for disabilities rated 100 percent disabling. John has adopted Ted. Result: Both Arnold and John may receive additional compensation for Ted. VA may simultaneously recognize Ted as Arnolds biological child and Johns adopted child.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 41. Children Adopted Out of a Veterans Family, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Example: Four Veterans Entitled to Additional Benefits for the Same ChildScenario: Bill and Sue are both Veterans are married to each other, and each receive disability compensation for disabilities rated 30 percent or higher, and additional compensation for their biological child, Andrew. Ted and Mary are both Veterans are married to each other each receive disability compensation for disabilities rated 30 percent or higher, and adopt Andrew. Result: All four Veterans may receive additional compensation for Andrew. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  d. Entitlement of a Child Adopted Out of a Veterans Family to Death BenefitsThe table below describes death benefits to which a child adopted out of a Veterans family may be entitled under HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_703.DOC"38 CFR 3.703. Note: The term same parental line means parents of the same sex. When the childs parents are And Then VA may not pay two different Veterans in the same parental lineeither of the Veterans died on or after June 9, 1960separate death benefits to or for the child based on the service of each parent. If entitlement exists, the child (or his/her custodian) must elect benefits based on the service of one or the other parent.both Veterans died before June 9, 1960separate awards of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) to or for the child based on the service of each parent. Note: The child may receive DIC based on the service of one parent and pension based on the service of another parent of the same sex.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 41. Children Adopted Out of a Veterans Family, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" d. Entitlement of a Child Adopted Out of a Veterans Family to Death Benefits (continued) When the childs parents are And Then the child two different Veterans not in the same parental line---may receive more than one death benefit. Example: If a childs mother and father were both killed in service, the child may be eligible for two, separate DIC awards. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Effect of a Childs Adoption on a Veterans Entitlement to Improved PensionUnder  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_58.DOC" 38 CFR 3.58, a child adopted out of a Veterans family may remain a child of the Veteran for VA purposes. However, VA lacks authority to pay additional Improved Pension to a Veteran for such a child if the Veteran is not reasonably contributing to the childs support, and the adoption divested the Veteran of legal custody of the child, and the accompanying legal right to exercise parental control and responsibility for the childs care and welfare. Because laws governing adoptions vary by State, ask Regional Counsel to decide whether the above conditions exist before determining whether a Veteran is entitled to additional benefits for a child adopted out of the Veterans family. References: For more information on the adoption of a child out of a Veterans family, see HYPERLINK "http://www.va.gov/ogc/docs/1994/PRC16-94.DOC"VAOPGCPREC 16-94, and child custody for the purpose of determining entitlement to Improved Pension, see HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC"38 CFR 3.57(d). 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about establishing a stepchild as a Veterans child for VA purposes, including  HYPERLINK \l "a42" definition of stepchild  HYPERLINK \l "b42" requirement that the stepchild be a member of the Veterans household  HYPERLINK \l "c42" overview of the process for establishing a stepchild as a Veterans child  HYPERLINK \l "d42" requesting evidence to establish a stepchild as the child of a Veteran  HYPERLINK \l "e42" effect of a Veterans separation from his/her spouse on entitlement to death benefits  HYPERLINK \l "f42" termination of a Veterans marriage to his/her stepchilds parent before VA grants benefits  HYPERLINK \l "g42" effect of separation or termination of a Veterans marriage on a stepchilds status  HYPERLINK \l "h42" action to take when a stepchilds biological or adoptive parent dies or separates from or terminates his/her marriage with the Veteran  HYPERLINK \l "i42" handling a Veterans response to the notice of proposed adverse action, and  HYPERLINK \l "j42" action to take if a Veteran does not respond to the notice of adverse action. Change DateSeptember 19, 2014 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="CONCEPT"  a. Definition: StepchildAccording to  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC" 38 CFR 3.57(b), the term stepchild refers to the legitimate or illegitimate child of a Veterans spouse. It also refers to the child of a surviving spouse whose marriage to a Veteran VA has deemed valid. References: For more information on deemed-valid marriages, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.E.26"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.E.26.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Requirement That the Stepchild Be a Member of the Veterans HouseholdUnder HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_57.DOC"38 CFR 3.57(a)(1), a stepchild must be or must have been in the Veterans household in order for VA to recognize the stepchild as the Veterans child. If the Veteran is still living, the stepchild must be a member of the Veterans household. If the Veteran is deceased, the stepchild must have been a member of the Veterans household at the time of the Veterans death. Exception: VA considers a stepchild a member of the Veterans household if they live apart for medical reasons to attend school, or to fulfill a military service obligation. Note: VA considers a stepchild to be a member of a Veterans household if the stepchild is in the Veterans constructive custody. A stepchild is in the Veterans constructive custody if he/she is separated from the Veteran for the reasons stated in the prior paragraph, or receiving (or was receiving at the time of the Veterans death) at least half of his/her support from the Veteran. Important: The awarding of legal custody to someone other than the Veteran does not affect the stepchilds status as a child of the Veteran as long as the child is actually a member of the Veterans household.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  c. Overview of the Process for Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans ChildThe table below provides a general overview of the process for establishing a stepchild as a Veterans child for VA purposes. The remaining blocks within this topic contain the details for completing this process.  StageDescription1Follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.B.5" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.B.5 and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.B.6" 6 for establishing the Veterans marriage to the stepchilds biological or adoptive parent.2Establish the stepchilds relationship to the biological or adoptive parent to whom the Veteran is/was married.3If the Veteran is still living, establish that the child is a member of the Veterans household, or deceased, establish that the child was a member of the Veterans household at the time of the Veterans death. Reference: For more information on establishing a stepchild as a Veterans child for VA purposes, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_210.DOC" 38 CFR 3.210(d).Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Requesting Evidence to Establish a Stepchild as the Child of a VeteranRequest the following to establish a stepchild as the child of a Veteran for VA purposes: date and place of birth of the stepchild Social Security number for the stepchild date and place of the Veterans marriage to the stepchilds biological or adoptive parent, and statement as to whether or not the child became a member of the Veterans household before reaching age 18, or between the age of 18 and 23 while enrolled in and attending school. If the Veteran is still living, and the stepchild no longer resides with the Veteran, also ask the Veteran to explain why the stepchild resides elsewhere, and state whether he/she provides at least one-half of the childs total support. Exception: If the circumstances described in  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_204.DOC" 38 CFR 3.204(a)(2) apply, request a copy of the stepchilds birth certificate, showing the name of both parents, in addition to the other information described in this block. Note: Make the request for information/evidence by telephone or by sending a locally generated letter. Document on VA Form 27-0820 any information and/or statements given to or obtained by telephone. References: For more information about the evidence/information VA requires to establish a valid marriage, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.B.5" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.B.5 and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.B.6" 6, and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.E.20" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.E.20 (death cases only) using MAP-D, see the  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Claims_Docs/webhelp/Claim_Development1.htm" MAP-D User's Guide, and documenting telephone contact, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.1.B.2.e" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.2.e.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Effect of a Veterans Separation From His/Her Spouse on Entitlement to Death BenefitsIf a Veteran separated from his/her spouse prior to the Veterans death, and the spouse was not at fault for the separation, the spouse may still be entitled to death benefits as the Veterans surviving spouse. However, if the surviving spouse is the parent of a child with no other relationship to the Veteran except, potentially, as a stepchild, VA will not recognize the child as a child of the Veteran unless at the time of death the child was a member of the Veterans household, as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.b. Important: If VA determines the childs parent is entitled to death pension as the Veterans surviving spouse but does not recognize the child as the Veterans stepchild, do not consider the child as a dependent when determining the surviving spouses maximum annual pension rate, or the childs income when calculating the surviving spouses income for VA purposes. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  f. Termination of a Veterans Marriage to His/Her Stepchilds Parent Before VA Grants BenefitsIf a Veteran terminates his/her marriage with the parent of his/her stepchild before VA grants entitlement to compensation or pension, VA may still recognize the stepchild as a child of the Veteran upon completion of the process described in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.c"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.c. Important: The child must continue to be a member of the Veterans household, as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.b. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  g. Effect of Separation or Termination of a Veterans Marriage on a Stepchilds StatusA stepchild that VA already recognizes as the child of a Veteran does not automatically lose this status when the Veteran and the stepchilds biological or adoptive parent separate or terminate their marriage. VA will continue to recognize the stepchild as the Veterans child as long as the stepchild remains a member of the Veterans household, as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.b. Follow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.h upon receipt of notice that a Veteran and the biological or adoptive parent of his/her stepchild have separated or terminated their marriage.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  h. Action to Take When a Stepchilds Biological or Adoptive Parent Dies or Separates From or Terminates His/Her Marriage With the VeteranFollow the steps in the table below upon receipt of notice that the biological or adoptive parent of a Veterans stepchild has died separated from the Veteran, or terminated his/her marriage with the Veteran. StepAction1Establish EP 130.2Follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.F.36" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.F.36 for removing the spouse from the Veterans award. Exception: Do not remove the spouse from the Veterans award if the spouse and Veteran are only separated, and the benefit to which the Veteran is entitled is disability compensation.3Determine whether the Veteran provided the following: date of death, divorce, or separation from the stepchilds biological or adoptive parent a statement as to whether or not the stepchild is still a member of the Veterans household, and (if the Veteran reported the stepchild is not a member of his/her household) the information/statement described in Step 12 of the procedure described in this table. Important: Because the focus of this topic is stepchildren, additional instructions for handling the removal of a stepchilds biological or adoptive parent from the Veterans award, when the Veteran fails to provide the date of death, divorce, or separation, were intentionally omitted.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" h. Action to Take When a Stepchilds Biological or Adoptive Parent Dies or Separates From or Terminates His/Her Marriage With the Veteran (continued) StepAction4Did the Veteran provide all of the information and the statement(s) described in Step 3? If yes, skip the remaining steps in this table, and follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.i" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.i. If no, attempt to obtain the information/statement(s) from the Veteran by telephone.5Were attempts to obtain the information/statement(s) described in Step 3 successful? If yes, skip the remaining steps in this table, and follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.i" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.i. If no, proceed to the next step. Note: Document on VA Form 27-0820 all attempts to contact the Veteran by telephone, whether successful or not, and any information and/or statements given to or obtained from the Veteran by telephone. Reference: For more information about documenting telephone contact with beneficiaries, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.1.B.2.e" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 1.B.2.e.6Clear the EP 130 if it was not taken under the action described in Step 2.7Establish EP 600.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" h. Action to Take When a Stepchilds Biological or Adoptive Parent Dies or Separates From or Terminates His/Her Marriage With the Veteran (continued) StepAction8Prepare a notice of proposed adverse action by following the instructions that begin in the next step. Reference: For more information about notices of proposed adverse action, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRI.2.B" M21-1MR, Part I, 2. B.9Did the Veteran provide the date of death, divorce, or separation? If yes, proceed to the next step. If no, ask the Veteran to provide the missing information, and proceed to the next step. 10Did the Veteran provide a statement as to whether or not the stepchild is still a member of the Veterans household? If yes, proceed to the next step. If no, ask the Veteran to provide the statement inform the Veteran that if the stepchild is no longer a member of his/her household, the Veteran must also provide the information/statement described in Step 12, and proceed to Step 13.11Is the stepchild still a member of the Veterans household? If yes, proceed to Step 14. If no, proceed to the next step.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" h. Action to Take When a Stepchilds Biological or Adoptive Parent Dies or Separates From or Terminates His/Her Marriage With the Veteran (continued) StepAction12Did the Veteran provide the date the stepchild stopped being a member of the Veterans household, and a statement as to whether or not the Veteran continues to support the stepchild and, if so, the total cost of supporting the stepchild, and the stepchilds current mailing address and the name of the stepchilds custodian, and the amount of support the Veteran provides to/for the stepchild? If yes, proceed to Step 14. If no, ask the Veteran to provide the missing information/statement, and proceed to the next step.13Inform the Veteran that if the stepchild is no longer a member of the Veterans household, VA must discontinue the payment of additional benefits for the stepchild effective the day after the child stopped being a member of the Veterans household.14Caution the Veteran that if he/she does not provide all of the information requested in the notice of proposed adverse action within 60 days, VA must discontinue the payment of additional benefits for the stepchild effective as early as the day after the date the Veteran last verified that the stepchild was a member of his/her household.15Send the notice of proposed adverse action to the Veteran.16Did the Veteran respond to the notice of proposed adverse action within 65 days? If yes, follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.i" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.i. If no, follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.j" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.j.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  i. Handling a Veterans Response to the Notice of Proposed Adverse ActionFollow the instructions in the table below after a Veteran provides the information/statement(s) described in Step 3 of the procedure outlined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.h" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.h, or responds to the notice of proposed adverse action referenced in Step 8 of the same procedure.  If ...Then ...the stepchild still lives with the Veteran, or lives apart from the Veteran for one of the reasons described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.bleave the child on the Veterans award notify the Veteran of the reason why he/she remains entitled to additional benefits for the stepchild, and his/her responsibility to notify VA of any changes in the stepchilds status, and clear the pending EP.the stepchild lives apart from the Veteran, but the Veteran provides at least one-half of the stepchilds supportleave the child on the Veterans award notify the Veteran of the reason why he/she remains entitled to additional benefits for the stepchild, and his/her responsibility to notify VA of any change in the percentage of the childs support that he/she provides, and clear the pending EP.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" i. Handling a Veterans Response to the Notice of Proposed Adverse Action (continued) If ...Then ...the stepchild lives apart from the Veteran, and the Veteran provides less than one-half of the stepchilds supportremove the stepchild from the Veterans award under the pending EP effective the day after the last date the stepchild was a member of the Veterans household, and notify the Veteran of the reason(s) for the award adjustment. Important: Unique circumstances may exist that justify the continued payment of additional benefits for a stepchild, even though the stepchild lives apart from the Veteran, and the Veteran is not paying at least half of the stepchilds support. If such circumstances exist, a Senior Veterans Service Representative (SVSR) must prepare an administrative decision for approval by a Coach to leave the stepchild on the Veterans award. If the Coach approves the decision, notify the Veteran of the reason why he/she remains entitled to additional benefits for the stepchild, and his/her responsibility to notify VA if the level of support he/she provides for the stepchild changes, and clear the pending EP. Reference: For information about preparing administrative decisions, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.1.A" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 1.A.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" i. Handling a Veterans Response to the Notice of Proposed Adverse Action (continued) If ...Then ...the stepchild lives apart from the Veteran, and the Veteran does not claim he/she has constructive custody of the child, as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.bremove the stepchild from the Veterans award under the pending EP effective the day after the last date the stepchild was a member of the Veterans household, and notify the Veteran of the reason for the award adjustment. Notes: If the Veteran did not provide the date the stepchild stopped being a member of his/her household, remove the stepchild from the Veterans award effective the day after the stepchilds biological/adoptive parent died, or separated from or divorced the Veteran (whichever applies). If the Veteran provided neither the date the stepchild stopped being a member of his/her household nor the date of death, divorce or separation, remove the stepchild from the Veterans award effective the day after the date the Veteran last verified the stepchild was a member of his/her household. Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 42. Establishing a Stepchild as a Veterans Child for VA Purposes, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" i. Handling a Veterans Response to the Notice of Proposed Adverse Action (continued)Important: Follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.2.B" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B when providing the Veteran with notice of a decision and/or award adjustment. Note: Absent evidence to the contrary, accept as credible any statement regarding the constructive custody of a stepchild that VA receives from the Veteran, stepchilds adoptive or biological parent or custodian, and/or the stepchild, if he/she has reached the age of majority. References: For more information about the effective date for removing a stepchild from a Veterans award, see HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_503.DOC"38 CFR 3.503(a)(6). PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  j. Action to Take If a Veteran Does Not Respond to the Notice of Adverse ActionIf a Veteran does not respond within 65 days to the notice of proposed adverse action referenced in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.5.G.42.h" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.G.42.h, remove the stepchild from the Veterans award effective the day after the stepchilds biological/adoptive parent died, or separated from or divorced the Veteran (whichever applies). If the Veteran never provided the date of death, divorce, or separation, remove the stepchild effective the day after the date the Veteran last verified the stepchild was a member of his/her household.     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