Guardianship and Veterans’ Rights: Examining the DOJ-VA Memorandum of Understanding
Abigail Gilmore-Mueller and Abigail Wilcher, J.D. Candidates ’27, Syracuse University College of Law, Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to improve the quality of life and support post-acute transitions of care for veterans who are clinically determined to lack decision-making capacity by appointing appropriate legal decision makers. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs Regarding Cooperation in State Guardianship Proceedings for Incapacitated Veterans [hereinafter DOJ & …