38 CFR § 13.270 - Creditors' claims.

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title: "38 CFR § 13.270 - Creditors' claims."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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# 13.270 Creditors' claims.

Under 38 U.S.C. 5301(a)(1), VA benefit payments are exempt, both before and after receipt by the beneficiary, from the claims of creditors and taxation. The fiduciary should invoke this defense in applicable circumstances. If the fiduciary does not do so, the Hub Manager may refer the matter to the District Counsel for evaluation and appropriate legal action.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 512, 5301)