§3.452. Veteran's benefits apportionable.
38 C.F.R. § 3.452
A veteran's benefits may be apportioned when the veteran is receiving hospital treatment, nursing home, or domiciliary care provided by the U.S. or a political subdivision, upon receipt by VA of an application:
Pending appointment of fiduciary. Pending the appointment of a guardian or other fiduciary.
Veteran receiving hospital, domiciliary, or nursing home care—
Incompetent veteran—
Spouse or child. Where an incompetent veteran without a fiduciary is receiving hospital treatment, nursing home, or domiciliary care provided by the U.S. or a political subdivision, his or her benefit may be apportioned for a spouse or child.
Dependent parent. Where an incompetent veteran without a fiduciary is receiving hospital treatment, nursing home, or domiciliary care provided by the U.S. or a political subdivision, his or her disability compensation may be apportioned for a dependent parent.
Competent veteran—
Section 306 pension. Where the amount of section 306 pension payable to a married veteran is reduced to $50 monthly under § 3.551 while a veteran is receiving hospital, domiciliary, or nursing home care, an apportionment may be made to such veteran's spouse. The amount of the apportionment generally will be the difference between $50 and the total amount of pension payable on December 31, 1978.
Improved pension. Where the amount of improved pension payable to a married veteran under 38 U.S.C. 1521(b) is reduced to $90 monthly under § 3.551 an apportionment may be made to such veteran's spouse. The amount of the apportionment generally will be the difference between $90 and the rate payable if pension were being paid under 38 U.S.C. 1521(c), including the additional amount payable under 38 U.S.C. 1521(e) if the veteran is so entitled.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[91 FR 905, Jan. 9, 2026]
Authority
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[91 FR 905, Jan. 9, 2026]