Simple answers could cause Veterans to have a Fiduciary assigned and see how well they manage the funds?

2015-08-27T15:48:52-04:00

http://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-13-03922-453.pdf

If you are receiving VA financial benefit, reading this report could be vital to you. Many times a simple conversation between you and a VA representative, whether or not your Primary Care or Mental Health staff could lead to having a Fiduciary assigned. Someone who manages your money for you. In married households it could be a simple answer of "nah, my wife/husband handles all the bills" or "he/she balances the checkbook, I get lost doing it." Be careful, while innocent enough, could be costly.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 27 at 2015 5:09 PM

2015-08-27T17:09:44-04:00

Great Information, thanks for posting. Will possibly see if this needs to be brought up at our next VFW Gen Mbrshp Meeting.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 5:49 PM

2015-08-27T17:49:41-04:00

Why would having a fiduciary be costly for a service member who might be able to benefit from their help? I agree that the loss of control could be disconcerting, however I suspect that in most cases where that happens the veteran benefits.