§ 3.551 Reduction because of hospitalization
§ 3.552 Adjustment of allowance for aid and attendance
§ 3.556 Adjustment on discharge or release
§ 3.558 Resumption and payment of withheld benefits; incompetents with estates that equaled or exceeded statutory limit

Terms Used In CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 3 > Subpart A > Hospitalization Adjustments

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