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Is a Power of Attorney (POA) or legal guardian allowed to sign the application in place of the veteran or surviving spouse?

April 26, 2017allowed application Guardian Legal POA power of attorney veteran

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Is a Power of Attorney (POA) or legal guardian allowed to sign the application in place of the veteran or surviving spouse?

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NO ONE is permitted to sign the application for the claimant, unless they are currently receiving a VA benefit and a legal custodian has previously been appointed to them by the Veterans Administration. The VA does not recognize a POA in this process. Even if the signature is very poor, it will be accepted. The claimant may mark with an “x”, but it must be witnessed by 2 people.