Veterans Benefits

When the possibility of Veterans Benefits exists, the EW must complete the Veterans Benefits Verification and Referral (CW 5) and send the referral to the County Veterans Services Office (CVSO). The CW 5 can also be used to verify the amount of the Veterans Benefits being received. Refer to Common Place Handbook Veterans Benefits for more information on processing a CW 5.

Treatment of Veterans Benefits

Veterans Benefits are social insurance payments.  

Retroactive payments are unearned lump sum income and should be treated as property.  

Related Topics

Non-exempt Unearned Income

Income in Kind

Social Security, Railroad Retirement and Other Pensions

Social Security Benefits for Children

Social Security Benefits of a Minor Parent

Other Unearned Income

Child Support

Disability Benefits Other than Disability Based Income

Income from Property

Foster Care Related Income

Income Tax Refunds

Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)

Student Income