VA Compensation Case Study

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The Department’s Representative testified that the gross amount which is being reported to the Department is the amount which will be counted by the Department unless the Department of Veterans Affairs verifies another disbursement amount. The combination of the RSDI and the VA Compensation makes him over the income limit for MA benefits. At the time of the calculation the Department’s Representative testified to the Appellant receiving $3198.00 from the VA. The Department testified that the Appellant should use available medical assistance from other sources prior to seeking payment from the Department. She testified that the Appellant had Medicare Part A and Part B as well as medical coverage from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The

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