ࡱ> 3 Awbjbj (bbrl        66686<&7 kp*.8*::d:d:d:;J?<Aooooooo$q sp A;;AApK  d:d:4%pKKKAl d: d:nKAoKKS[   Ngd:"8 pԎ 4 +6*Clf&Ng;p0kpfnuDuNgK      Section B. Preparing and Adjusting Awards in Military Retirement Pay Cases  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER" Overview In this SectionThis section contains the following topics: TopicTopic NameSee Page8General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay5-B-29Determining the Effective Date for an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay5-B-710Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Service Department, and Retired Pay Center Responsibility for Avoiding and Collecting Overpayment5-B-1011Reelection of Compensation or Pension Over Military Retirement Pay5-B-1212Removal of the Veteran From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL)5-B-1513Reduction Under 38 CFR 3.5515-B-19 8. General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionAwards for VA benefits that are affected by military retirement pay have special master record coding requirements. This topic contains general information on preparing an award affected by military retirement pay, including using special law (SL) code 06 to identify an award requiring the waiver of military retirement pay removing SL code 06 when a veterans military retirement pay entitlement is terminated ensuring that the branch of service code and the veterans Social Security number (SSN) are in the master record the data provided to the military retired pay centers, and information on the tax exemption of military retirement pay in certain cases requirements for notifying the veteran of tax exemption, and example of a tax exemption. Change DateNovember 21, 2006Continued on next page 8. General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued a. Using SL Code 06 to Identify an Award Requiring a Waiver of Military Retirement PayUse special law (SL) code 06 to identify a compensation or (Section 306 or Old Law) pension award to a veteran who must waive military retirement pay in order to receive the compensation or pension, or waived military retirement pay for the purpose of computation of civil service annuity, which is payable concurrently with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Note: Do not use SL code 06 if a veteran receives Improved Pension, per M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.A.4.a. Reference: For more information on the order of precedence when there is a required entry of an additional SL code, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part5/ch06.doc" M21-1, Part V, 6.09b. b. Removing SL Code 06 When Military Retirement Pay Entitlement Is TerminatedIf the veterans entitlement to military retirement pay is terminated (for example, the veteran was removed from the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL)), remove the SL code 06 by entering two zeros in this field.Continued on next page 8. General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued c. Ensuring That a Branch of Service Code and Social Security Number Are in the Master RecordThe branch of service code and Social Security number (SSN) must be recorded in the master record to ensure proper interchange of information. Ensure that the branch of service code in the master record is the same as the branch that is paying the military retirement pay. Reference: For a list of branch of service codes, see HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part5/ch18.doc"M21-1, Part V, 18.10 b (14). Note: In the absence of a specific branch of service code for a reserve or national guard member when benefits are based on reserve or national guard service, use the corresponding regular branch of service code. (For example, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard would be designated as regular Air Force (Code F). ARNG and ANG may be used in BIRLS, but not for C&P processing.) The table below provides two examples of coding the branch of service correctly. If the veteran Then code the branch of service as served in the Army Air Corps, and there was no service subsequent to September 26, 1947Army Air Corps (Code J), unless military retirement pay is being paid by the Air Force (Code F).separated from the Army Air Corps prior to September 27, 1947 served in the United States Air Force Reserves, and subsequently retired from the Reserves with military retirement payAir Force (Code F).Continued on next page 8. General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued d. Data Provided to the Military Retired Pay CentersThe data provided to the military retired pay centers include all original and reopened awards and any supplemental award actions if all of the following criteria are met: the master record type is A, B, or E (if terminated in this cycle) the payee code is 00 the SL code is 06 and a transaction 09, 13, 28, or 98 updated the master record in this cycle the entitlement code ends in 1 a transaction updated the master record in this cycle, and the veterans SSN is recorded in the master record. Reference: For more information on the VA-Department of Defense (DoD) cycle exchange format, see M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.D.24.a. Note: Award adjustments of more than three lines only generate notification of three adjustment lines to the retired pay center. A locally generated letter should be sent to the retired pay center if more than three award lines are involved. e. Tax Exemption of Military Retirement PayIn some cases, the entitled rate of compensation cannot be paid in the full amount from the date of entitlement because the entitled veteran is in receipt of military retirement pay. In this case, if a waiver is made within one year, the amount of the military retirement pay equal to the amount of the VA benefit otherwise payable is tax exempt. In this case, notify the veteran of tax exemption eligibility by Benefits Delivery Network (BDN) generated letter or locally generated letter, as appropriate. Notes: Amounts withheld under the provisions of HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_31.DOC"38 CFR 3.31(c)(2) are not tax exempt. Notification of tax exemption eligibility is not required if the retirement is based on disability because disability military retirement pay is already tax exempt.Continued on next page 8. General Information on Preparing an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued f. Requirements for Notifying the Veteran of Tax ExemptionEvery tax exemption notification letter must include the monthly rate, and inclusive dates for amounts not payable due to receipt of military retirement pay. In addition, every locally-generated letter involving a waiver of military retirement pay must include a statement advising the veteran of the effective date of the waiver, and that the tax exemption is based on the total amount of VA compensation withheld from the effective date of the waiver a statement explaining that if benefits are increased and there is an additional amount withheld, the amount of VA compensation withheld is the total tax exemption to which the veteran is entitled, and a statement explaining that if the veteran previously claimed a tax exemption for this period, he/she can now claim only the difference between the previous amount withheld and the current amount withheld. Note: A notice of tax exempt eligibility is not required if military retirement is based on disability. Disability retirement pay is already tax exempt. g. Example: Tax ExemptionSituation: A veteran in receipt of military retirement pay files an original compensation claim. VA assigns a 10 percent evaluation from March 14, 2006 processes the original award on September 2, 2006, with an effective date of March 14, 2006, and withholds the benefits payable from April 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006, because the veteran was in receipt of military retirement pay. Result: The veteran is entitled to a tax exemption from April 1, 2006, through August 31, 2006, for the amount of VA compensation to which he or she was entitled. 9. Determining the Effective Date for an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on determining effective dates for awards that are affected by military retirement pay, including general information on determining effective dates, and determining the effective date for an original, reopened, or increased award determining the effective date for a reduced award determining the effective date for an award when compensation exceeds military retirement pay, and determining the effective date for a total waiver case. Change DateNovember 21, 2006 a. General Information on Determining Effective DatesDetermine award effective dates under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_400.DOC" 38 CFR 3.400 and  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_31.DOC" 38 CFR 3.31. If the veteran is in receipt of military retirement pay withhold compensation in an amount equal to the military retirement pay until the retired pay center has had time to reduce the veterans military retirement pay by an amount equaling the compensation paid by VA, and enter the amounts not payable due to receipt of military retirement pay as a Type 1 withholding either in the RET PAY W/H field on the 401 screen to generate the 403 screen, or in the WITHHOLD field on the 403 screen. Note: Awards involving more than four lines cannot be generated from the 401 screen. If more than four adjustment lines are needed, the additional information must be manually entered on the 403 screen. Reference: For more information on entering the amounts not payable due to the receipt of military retirement pay, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part5/ch05.doc" M21-1, Part V, 5.08b(4) and  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part5/ch06.doc" M21-1, Part V, 6.11a.Continued on next page 9. Determining the Effective Date for an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued b. Determining the Effective Date for an Original, Reopened, or Increased AwardDo not authorize any original or reopened award or an increase in an award involving a reduction in military retirement pay scheduled for the first of the current month when either the cycle cutoff day in column 2 of the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Schedule of Operations is the 15th of the month or later, or cp next cycle processing date on the BDN stat screen is the 15th of the month or later. In either of these cases, end the withholding and pay the VA benefit as of the first of the next month. Rationale: If the VA award is authorized into a cycle which ends after the 15th of the month, the retired pay centers will not have time to reduce the veterans military retirement pay from the first day of the current month. c. Determining the Effective Date for a Total Waiver CaseAny time retired pay centers receive data showing that compensation exceeds military retirement pay, they automatically release to the regional office (RO) of jurisdiction a certification of the gross military retirement pay, and the effective dates of any retirement rate changes for the previous two years. Upon receipt, the RO will review the military payment history, and initiate payment of any previously withheld compensation that exceeds the amount of retirement pay for the same period.Continued on next page 9. Determining the Effective Date for an Award Affected by Military Retirement Pay, Continued d. Determining the Effective Date for an Award When Compensation Exceeds Military Retirement PayWhen determining the effective date of payment of VA benefits when compensation exceeds military retirement pay begin the award effective the earliest date that entitlement is established as determined under the basic rules of  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_400.DOC" 38 CFR 3.400 and  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_31.DOC" 38 CFR 3.31, and pay the difference between the rate of compensation and the rate of military retirement pay from the start of the award, until the date that full payment of compensation may be authorized, as determined by M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.B.9.b. For the periods authorizing the differential rate show the amount not paid because of receipt of military retirement pay as a Type 1 withholding, and zero out the Type 1 withholding on award line reflecting payment of the full compensation rate. e. Determining the Effective Date for a Reduced AwardRetroactively reduce benefits in accordance with existing laws and regulations ( HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_501.DOC" 38 CFR 3.501). Important: Award adjustments of more than three retroactive award lines will only generate notification of three prior adjustment lines to the retired pay center. Therefore, send a locally prepared letter to the retired pay center if more than three retroactive award lines are involved. Include the effective dates of adjustment and the rate of VA benefits paid. This will ensure the retired pay center has accurate information to make the appropriate adjustment to the retirement benefits. 10. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Service Department, and Retired Pay Center Responsibility for Avoiding and Collecting Overpayment  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionBecause of the restrictions on concurrent payments of VA benefits and military retirement pay, VA and the service departments must coordinate their awards to avoid overpayments to veterans. This topic contains information on the VAs, the service departments, and the retired pay centers responsibility for avoiding overpayments, and responsibility for collecting an overpayment. Change DateNovember 21, 2006 a. Responsibility for Avoiding an OverpaymentTo avoid situations that result in an overpayment to the veteran VA is responsible for processing awards showing effective dates determined in accordance with M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.B.9 the service department is responsible for contacting VA to inquire about whether or not a veteran eligible for military retirement pay is already in receipt of VA benefits, and the retired pay centers are responsible for the timely processing of waivers based on VA awards.Continued on next page 10. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Service Department, and Retired Pay Center Responsibility for Avoiding and Collecting Overpayment, Continued b. Responsibility for Collecting an OverpaymentUse the table below to determine who is responsible for collecting an overpayment. If Then concurrent payments of compensation, Section 306 Pension, or Old Law Pension and military retirement pay are made without an election, or the establishment of an effective waiverVA is responsible for collecting the overpayment. Important: VA is responsible for collecting the overpayment even if VA received no notice that the military retirement pay had been awarded.VA benefits have already been awarded, and the veteran later becomes entitled to military retirement paythe service department is responsible for inquiring to VA and collecting any resulting overpayment.VA fails to award benefits from the proper date, resulting in a duplicate payment of compensation and military retirement payVA is responsible for collecting the overpayment.VA processes an award correctly, and the retired pay center fails to make a timely waiver adjustmentthe retired pay center is responsible for collecting the resulting overpayment. Note: A General Counsel memorandum for file, dated September 18, 1972, determined that 38 U.S.C. 3104(a) (now  HYPERLINK "http://assembler.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode38/usc_sec_38_00005304----000-.html" 38 U.S.C. 5304(a)), prohibiting concurrent payment of VA benefits and military retirement pay does not preclude application of 38 U.S.C. 3012(b)(10) (now  HYPERLINK "http://assembler.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode38/usc_sec_38_00005112----000-.html" 38 U.S.C. 5112(b)(10)), which permits reduction of VA benefits effective from the date of last payment if the previous payment was solely VA error. That General Counsel memorandum was found to be consistent with the decision in  HYPERLINK "http://www1.va.gov/ogc/docs/PREC_2-90.doc" VAOPGCPREC 2-90. 11. Reelection of Compensation or Pension over Military Retirement Pay  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on the reelection of compensation or pension over military retirement pay, including reelecting Section 306 Pension or Old Law Pension requesting evidence to prove continued entitlement to Section 306 Pension or Old Law Pension determining the effective date in a reelection of VA benefits informing a veteran in a VA or service hospital of the VA benefits payable to him/her, and awarding benefits when VA Form 21-651, Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305) is timely received from a veteran in a VA or service hospital. Change DateNovember 21, 2006 a. Reelecting Section 306 Pension or Old Law PensionIn some cases, a veteran receiving Section 306 Pension or Old Law Pension (protected pension) may elect to receive military retirement pay. Election of retirement pay does not bar subsequent election of other benefits administered by VA. See the provision for election of retirement pay in  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_750.DOC" 38 CFR 3.750(b). The effective date of reelection of VA benefits is governed by HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_401.DOC"38 CFR 3.401(e)(3). b. Requesting Evidence to Prove a Continued Entitlement to Section 306 Pension or Old Law PensionHowever, pension is not protected under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_960.DOC" 38 CFR 3.960, if the disability or annual income did not meet protected pension eligibility criteria continuously from the date pension was waived through the date of receipt of the reelection. Before paying protected pension to a veteran who waived his or her pension to receive military retirement pay, request evidence to determine if the veteran would have been continuously entitled to protected pension for the entire period that the pension payments were waived. If the evidence does not show a continuity of entitlement, the veteran can no longer receive protected pension. Improved pension may be paid.Continued on next page 11. Reelection of Compensation or Pension over Military Retirement Pay, Continued c. Determining the Effective Date in a Reelection of VA BenefitsIf a veteran reelects compensation having previously elected to receive military retired pay, use the date of reelection as the effective date for VA benefits, or in conjunction with a claim for increased benefits or a reopened claim, determine the effective date of eligibility per  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_400.DOC" 38 CFR 3.400(o) and (r). Notes: In a case in which the veteran reelects compensation, having previously elected to receive military retirement pay, payment may not be made prior to the date of reelection, per  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_401.DOC" 38 CFR 3.401(e). In a case in which the veteran reelects compensation in conjunction with a claim for increase or a reopened claim, the award is also subject to adjustment for the military retirement pay paid from the effective date as provided in M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.B.8.e. Reference: For information on effective dates of elections pending at death, see M21-1MR, Part VIII, 1.3.Continued on next page 11. Reelection of Compensation or Pension over Military Retirement Pay, Continued d. Informing a Veteran in a VA or Service Hospital of the VA Benefits PayableIn rare cases if the veteran did not waive military retirement pay VA receives one of the following forms showing hospitalization for a service-connected disability: VA Form 10-7131, Exchange of Beneficiary Information and Request for Administrative and Adjudicative Action, or VA Form 21-8358, Notice to Veterans Administration of Admission to Uniformed Services Hospital, and it appears that VA benefits payable would be greater than the military retirement pay. In these cases, inform the veteran of the VA benefits payable, and that if he/she files a formal election within one year of the date of the notice, he/she will be eligible for VA benefits from the date of hospitalization. Note: If a rating under Paragraph 29 or 30 of the rating schedule is involved, inform the veteran of the temporary nature of the VA benefits. Reference: For more information on forms of waiver, see M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.A.2. e. Awarding Benefits When a VA Form 21-651 Is Timely Received From a Veteran in a VA or Service HospitalOnce a veteran in a VA or service hospital has been notified of the VA benefits payable, if he/she submits VA Form 21-651, Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305) within one year of the date of the notice, award benefits effective from the date of hospitalization subject to military retirement paid from that date. Note: In addition, apply  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_31.DOC" 38 CFR 3.31 when determining the effective date. 12. Removal of the Veteran From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL)  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionIn some cases, a veteran is receiving military retirement pay due to his/her placement on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL). In such cases, the veterans removal from the TDRL may affect his/her award of VA benefits. This topic contains information on removal from the TDRL, including general information on removal from the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) removal from TDRL when in receipt of VA benefits removal from TDRL with either a denied claim or no claim filed, and removal from TDRL status and subsequent award of severance pay. Change DateNovember 21, 2006 a. General Information on Removal From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL)VA may become aware of a veterans removal from the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) by notification from the service department notification from the veteran, or a routine review of the claims folder. In any case follow the procedures here in M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.B.12.b for a veteran receiving VA benefits 5.B.12.c for a veteran not receiving VA benefits, or 5.B.12.d for a veteran awarded Severance Pay, and inform the veteran of his/her rights regarding the reinstatement of benefits. b. Removal From TDRL When in Receipt of VA Benefits If a retired pay center provides notice that a veteran in receipt of compensation is no longer receiving military retirement pay, process a CORR transaction (02M) to the M11 screen by entering 00 in the special law (SL) code field (043). Result: This action removes the SL code 06, and prevents the issuance of future messages to the retired pay center.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 12. Removal of the Veteran From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL), Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" b. Removal From TDRL When in Receipt of VA Benefits (continued) Note: If the master record reflects a future award line, remove the SL code 06 by processing an award action rather than a transaction 02M.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 12. Removal of the Veteran From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL), Continued c. Removal From TDRL With a Denied Claim or No Claim FiledUse the following table to handle a veteran removed from the TDRL whose claim was denied due to receipt of military retirement pay. If the claims folder Then is located at the RO that receives notification of removal from TDRLsend a letter to the veteran at his/her last known address of record stating that VA has noted the veterans discharge from the TDRL, and encouraging the veteran to file a claim for disability benefits, even if he/she was placed on the permanent disability retired list or received disability severance pay. If a prior claim was denied because the veteran received military retirement pay, enclose the following forms in order for the veteran to reopen his/her claim: VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, and VA Form 21-651, Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305), or not filed inform the veteran of possible entitlement to VA compensation or pension, and enclose VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation or Pension. Note: The TDRL release notice contains the veterans address in the lower left corner.is not located at the RO receiving TDRL notice send the notice of TDRL removal to the RO where the claims folder is located.Continued on next page 12. Removal of the Veteran From the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL Continued d. Removal From TDRL Status and the Award of Severance PayIn some cases, a retired pay center provides notice that a veteran in receipt of compensation has been removed from military retirement pay status, and awarded severance pay. In these cases, send the veteran a notice of proposed adverse action before adjusting benefits. When the notice of proposed adverse action period expires create an amended award in accordance with established severance pay award procedures, per M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6, and M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7 remove the SL 06 code by entering 00 in the SL code field from the effective date of the award adjustment fully explain to the veteran in a notice of adverse action letter the actions that are being taken, and begin withholding VA benefits to recoup the severance pay effective the date of the last payment. 13. Reduction Under 38 CFR 3.551  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on reducing a veterans award during the veterans hospitalization, under 38 CFR 3.551, including handling a hospitalized veterans award reduced under 38 CFR 3.551, and notifying the service department of a reduction to a veterans Old Law Pension, and notifying the service department of a restoration of a veterans Old Law Pension to the full rate. Change DateNovember 21, 2006 a. Handling a Hospitalized Veterans Award Reduced Under 38 CFR 3.551Military retirement pay is not subject to reduction during the veterans hospitalization under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_551.DOC" 38 CFR 3.551. If a veteran is hospitalized and has waived a portion of his/her military retirement pay to receive Section 306 or Old Law pension VA takes award action under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_551.DOC" 38 CFR 3.551, and the service department makes the appropriate adjustment to the veterans military retirement pay based on the generated data transaction, and notifies VA of changes in the veterans hospitalization status if the service department receives such information first. Rationale: The reciprocal action ensures that the veteran will receive his/her full entitlement, but not in excess thereof, on each benefit under HYPERLINK "http://assembler.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode38/usc_sec_38_00005305----000-.html"38 U.S.C. 5305. b. Notifying the Service Department of a Reduction in Old Law PensionImmediately prior to the  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_551.DOC" 38 CFR 3.551 reduction of Old Law Pension, send a locally-generated letter to the service department showing the rate and effective date, and providing the reduced rates and effective dates from the award data, through the first future, with the following notation: Withholding Under 38 U.S.C. 5503(a)(1) - Hospitalized Over 6 Months. Result: The service department will make any necessary adjust to the military retirement pay.Continued on next page 13. Reduction Under 38 CFR 3.551, Continued c. Notifying the Service Department of a Restoration of Old Law Pension to the Full RateIf an Old Law Pension award that was reduced under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_551.DOC" 38 CFR 3.551(b) is subsequently restored under  HYPERLINK "http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_556.DOC" 38 CFR 3.556, send the service department a locally-generated letter notifying them of the restored award, and showing the full rate of entitlement as restored from the date of release.  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