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Changing
a Beneficiary Designation for an Incompetent Veteran
Please do one of the following:
- Have the veteran's
attending physician witness him sign or mark the beneficiary
designation form. The attending physician should attach a letter
stating the veteran understood his act when he signed or
marked the form;
OR
- If the veteran
cannot sign or make a mark, complete a beneficiary
designation form leaving the signature blank. Then, have the
veteran's attending physician attach a letter stating that the veteran
is unable to sign or make a mark but does understand his
actions. The letter should also explain why the veteran cannot sign
or make his mark.
If the veteran
is incompetent and not able to understand the nature
of his actions, only a court appointed guardian can change the beneficiary
designation for the veteran. In addition, the court appointed guardian
must obtain a specific court order authorizing them to change the
beneficiary designation.
Please have the court appointed guardian complete a beneficiary
designation form. Also, include a copy of the guardianship documents
and the specific court order with the form.
For information on how to become a court appointed guardian and obtain
a specific court order contact your state court system, the number
of which can be found in the blue pages of your telephone directory.
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