ࡱ>  pbjbj EPrr 84 #<,).J8(r8r8r89D?@ާ, $˪}.C99CC.r8r8HC @T@T@TCr8r8:@TCާ@T@T6Zottr80MX+Gr$c<rN:8ttdw,/A(B^@TBLBAAA..TQAAACCCCAAAAAAAAA : Section B. Recoupment of Separation Benefits Overview  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  ADDIN  ADDIN  In this SectionThis section contains the following topics: Topic Topic Name See Page  HYPERLINK \l "Topic5" 5 General Information About Separation Benefits 4-B-2  HYPERLINK \l "Topic6" 6 Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments 4-B-13  HYPERLINK \l "Topic7" 7 Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay 4-B-24  HYPERLINK \l "Topic8" 8 Recouping Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Awarded to Air Force Veterans 4-B-36  HYPERLINK \l "Topic9" 9 Taking Award Action To Withhold Compensation 4-B-39  HYPERLINK \l "Topic10" 10 Adjusting an Award From Which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Withheld or Is Withholding Compensation 4-B-41  5. General Information About Separation Benefits  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains general information on the recoupment of benefits the Department of Defense (DoD) pays to service members at separation, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__Prohibition" prohibition against the duplication of benefits  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__Determining_1" determining whether a Veteran received separation benefits  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__How" how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updates its systems of record with a Veterans service information readjustment pay under former  HYPERLINK \l "_d.__Readjustment" 10 U.S.C. 3814a, and  HYPERLINK \l "_e.__Readjustment" 10 U.S.C. 687  HYPERLINK \l "_f.__Effect" effect of Public Law (PL) 87-509 on readjustment pay  HYPERLINK \l "_g.__Non-Disability" non-disability severance pay  HYPERLINK \l "_h.__Separation" separation pay under 10 U.S.C. 1174  HYPERLINK \l "_i.__RISP" Reservists Involuntary Separation Pay (RISP) and Reservists Special Separation Pay (RSSP)  HYPERLINK \l "_j.__SSB" Special Separation Benefit (SSB) and Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI)  HYPERLINK \l "_k.__Differences" differences between SSB and VSI  HYPERLINK \l "_l.__DoDs" DoDs responsibility for adjusting VSI  HYPERLINK \l "_m.__Indicators" indicators on DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, of a Veterans Receipt of SSB or VSI  HYPERLINK \l "_n.__VSP" Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP)  HYPERLINK \l "_o.__Indicators" indicators on DD Form 214 of a Veterans receipt of VSP, and  HYPERLINK \l "_p.__VRI" Voluntary Retirement Incentive (VRI). Change DateSeptember 23, 2014Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Prohibition Against the Duplication of BenefitsHYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_700.DOC"38 CFR 3.700 prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from paying compensation to a Veteran who also received certain separation benefits from the Department of Defense (DoD). These benefits include: readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 687 and 3814a non-disability severance pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174(h)(2) separation pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174 Reservists Involuntary Separation Pay (RISP) Special Separation Benefit (SSB) under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174---a000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174a Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001175---a000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1175a, and disability severance pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001212----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1212(c). References: For more information about readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 3814a, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.d"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.d readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 687, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.e non-disability severance pay, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.g"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.g separation pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.h RISP and Reservists Special Separation Pay (RSSP), see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.i"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.i SSB and Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI), see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.j"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.j-m VSP, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.n"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.n, and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.o" o Voluntary Retirement Incentive (VRI), see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.p" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.p, and disability severance pay, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. Determining Whether a Veteran Received Separation BenefitsA review of one or more of the following will typically reveal whether or not a Veteran received separation benefits: application for VA compensation or pension DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty the MISCELLANEOUS INFO tab on the VETERANS IDENTIFICATION screen in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) the DISCHARGE PAY tab on the MILITARY PAYMENT INFORMATION screen in Veterans Service Network (VETSNET) Awards, and Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) Awards the MILITARY PAYMENTS tab on the MILITARY INFORMATION screen in Share. Important: The presence of an amount in the SEPARATION PAY field is only an indicator the Veteran received some type of separation benefit. It is not a reliable indicator of whether this benefit is the same separation pay described in HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174. Note: If it is unclear whether or not a Veteran received separation benefits, follow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.b"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.b. Reference: For guidance in accessing information in VAs systems of record, see the HYPERLINK "http://css.vba.va.gov/SHARE/"Share Users Guide, and/or  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf" VETSNET Awards Handbook, or click on the WEB HELP button on the SUPPORT CENTER fly-out panel within the VBMS Awards application.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCESS"  c. How VA Updates Its Systems of Record With a Veterans Service Information The table below describes how VA updates its systems of record with service information from a Veterans DD Form 214, to include the amount and type of separation benefit the Veteran received, if any.  StageDescription1When a service department discharges a service member from active duty, it sends a copy of his/her DD Form 214 to the Austin Data Processing Center (DPC).2The DPC creates a Veterans Assistance Discharge System (VADS) record containing service information it pulls from the DD Form 214.3A computer interface with VADS updates the systems referenced in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.b with relevant service information for each discharged Veteran. Exception: If a Veteran received a type of separation benefit that VA is not responsible for recouping, the Austin DPC does not enter the amount of this benefit into the VADS record. Reference: For more information about VADS, see the HYPERLINK "http://css.vba.va.gov/SHARE/"Share Users Guide. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Readjustment Pay Under Former 10 U.S.C. 3814aReadjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 3814a was paid to regular officers below the rank of major who were discharged during a reduction in force. The authority for making these payments expired at the end of 1977. If a Veteran received readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 3814a, the date of entitlement to VA compensation dictates whether recoupment is required. References: For information about determining whether VA must recoup readjustment pay, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.c" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.c, and the effect of Public Law (PL) 87-509 on readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 3814a, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.f"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.f.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  e. Readjustment Pay Under Former 10 U.S.C. 687Readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 687 was paid to reserve officers who were involuntarily released after completing at least five years of active service but did not qualify for retirement. The authority for making these payments was repealed effective September 15, 1981. If a Veteran was involuntarily released from active duty as a Reservist on or after July 9, 1956, and had completed continuous active duty of at least five but not more than 18 years, carefully review the records described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.b to determine whether the Veteran elected VA compensation or lump-sum readjustment pay, or deferred action on lump-sum readjustment pay. If the evidence of record does not contain the information required to make a determination, follow the instructions in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.b. Reference: For information about the effect of PL 87-509 on readjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 687, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.f"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.f. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  f. Effect of PL 87-509 on Readjustment PayPL 87-509, enacted June 28, 1962, liberalized the former law that required Veterans to make a one-time, irrevocable election between VA compensation and readjustment pay. The prior election no longer precludes payment of compensation if a Veteran is otherwise eligible. On or after June 28, 1962, if a claims folder is encountered in which the Veterans claim for compensation was previously barred under the former law, compensation may now be awarded, subject to recoupment of the readjustment pay, and the effective dates for liberalizing legislation, as provided in HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_114.DOC"38 CFR 3.114(a), and potential eligibility for compensation exists based on the former claim, but there is insufficient evidence to make a decision, notify the Veteran of the evidence necessary to establish eligibility, and develop for the evidence in accordance with  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRI.1.A.2" M21-1MR, Part I, 1.A.2, and HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_159.DOC"38 CFR 3.159(b).Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  g. Non-Disability Severance PayDoD awarded non-disability severance pay to certain individuals, under former 10 U.S.C 359, 360, 859, and 860, who involuntarily separated from service, usually due to their failure to meet standards of performance. This benefit is subject to recoupment unless the Veteran established entitlement to VA compensation before September 15, 1981. Note: PL 96-513 repealed former 10 U.S.C. 359, 360, 859, and 860, effective September 15, 1981. Reference: For more information on the recoupment of non-disability severance pay, see HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/Advisory/PRECOP/96op/Prc12_96.doc"VAOPGCPREC 12-96, and HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.c"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.c. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  h. Separation Pay Under 10 U.S.C. 1174Separation pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174 replaced readjustment pay, effective September 15, 1981 is paid to regular and reserve officers who involuntarily separate from service after completing at least five years of active duty, but do not qualify for retirement, and is also paid to regular enlisted members under PL 101-510, Section 501, (enacted November 5, 1990) who involuntarily separate from service after completing six years of active duty, and do not qualify for retirement. Reference: For information on determining the amount of separation pay to recoup, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.c"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.c.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  i. RISP and RSSPPL 102-484, Section 4418, provided for the payment of RISP to certain reservists who are involuntarily released from the Selected Reserve. PL 102-484, Section 4416, provided for the payment of RSSP to reservists with at least 20 years of service who are not yet old enough to retire. Payments are made annually for up to five years or until the reservist turns sixty. In HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/Advisory/PRECOP/96op/Prc09_96.doc"VAOPGCPREC 9-96, VAs General Counsel held that VA is required to withhold disability compensation in order to recoup the amount of RISP a Veteran received, provided the compensation is for a disability incurred in or aggravated by service prior to the date of receipt of RISP, and not required to withhold disability compensation to recoup the amount of RSSP received by a Veteran. Note: For award purposes, treat RISP as separation pay. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  j. SSB and VSIPL 102-190, Sections 661 and 662, enacted December 5, 1991, added SSB under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174---a000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174a and VSI under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001175----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1175 as separation benefits to facilitate the downsizing of the armed forces. Service departments use these two exit-bonus incentive programs to encourage service members, who might otherwise face involuntary separation or denial of reenlistment, to separate voluntarily. To qualify for SSB or VSI, a service member must have separated on or before September 30, 1995 served on active duty for more than six years but fewer than 20 years as of December 5, 1991, and at least five years of continuous active duty immediately prior to separation, and agreed to serve in the Ready Reserve.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  k. Differences Between SSB and VSIOne of the primary differences between VSI and SSB is the manner in which DoD pays each benefit. The most important difference, however, is that VA is not responsible for recouping VSI from a Veterans disability compensation. The table below describes how DoD pays SSB and VSI: If the Veteran elected Then DoD pays the Veteran SSBa lump-sum amount equal to 15 percent of his/her annual basic pay, multiplied by his/her years of active service.VSIannual installments equal to 2.5 percent of his/her basic pay, multiplied by his/her years of service. Payments commence upon discharge and recur on each anniversary date of discharge thereafter. Note: In general, the total number of payments equals twice the number of years of active service, provided the Veteran continues to serve in a reserve unit for the duration of the payments. Reference: For more information about DoDs responsibility for reducing a Veterans VSI to offset the amount of VA compensation he/she is receiving, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.l"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.l. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  l. DoDs Responsibility for Adjusting VSIWhen a Veteran who elected to receive VSI subsequently establishes entitlement to VA compensation based on the same period of service, DoD reduces the Veterans VSI to offset the amount of VA compensation he/she is receiving. DoD does not make deductions for VA compensation that are based on an earlier period of service than that for which VSI is payable. Important: VA takes no special actions, such as using a special law code or notifying DoD, when it awards compensation to a Veteran who receives VSI. Note: The Defense Accounting and Finance Service (DFAS), located in Cleveland, Ohio, administers all VSI payments, regardless of the branch of service, and offsets VSI payments based upon data it receives from the Hines Information Technology Center (ITC).Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  m. Indicators on DD Form 214 of a Veterans Receipt of SSB or VSIA Veterans DD Form 214 usually contains information that indicates whether he/she received SSB or VSI and, if so, the amount. The table below shows where this information is located on the form and how it might appear. Block on DD Form 214Information the Block Contains26 and 28Separation codes (Block 26) and narrative reasons for separation (Block 28). Examples: Code Narrative Reason CB Early Release ProgramSSB FCB Voluntary Resignation for Early Release ProgramSSB KCB Voluntary Discharge for Early Release ProgramSSB MCB Voluntary Release/Transfer to Another Service Component for Early Release ProgramSSB CA Early Release ProgramVSI FCA Voluntary Resignation, Other, for Early Release ProgramVSI KCA Voluntary Discharge for Early Release ProgramVSI MCA Voluntary Release/Transfer to Another Service Component for Early Release ProgramVSI Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" m. Indicators on DD Form 214 of a Veterans Receipt of SSB or VSI (continued) Block on DD Form 214Information the Block Contains18 (Remarks)Estimate of the amount of SSB or VSI the Veteran received or is receiving. Examples: SSB - $27,500 paid lump sum VSI - $4,310 annually for 12 years Important: Service departments have not historically been consistent in their use of codes and narrative reasons on DD Form 214. Because the amount of separation benefits shown on DD Form 214 are not always accurate, they must be verified through the means described in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.b"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.b. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  n. VSP HYPERLINK "http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/1175a" 10 U.S.C. 1175a provides for the payment of VSP to service members voluntarily separated from active duty due to restructuring or a reduction in force. VA must recoup VSP from a Veterans disability compensation unless he/she was eligible to retire (20 or more years of active service), to include transfer to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, at the time DoD awarded VSP is eligible to receive combat-related special compensation, or receives a waiver from the Secretary of his/her service department. Exception: For exceptions to the requirement to recoup VSP from Air Force Veterans, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.8"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.8. Note: Upon receipt of a waiver for a Veteran whose disability compensation VA is already witholding for the recoupment of VSP, discontinue the withholding and release all previously withheld compensation.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 5. General Information About Separation Benefits, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  o. Indicators on DD Form 214 of a Veterans Receipt of VSP A Veterans DD Form 214 usually contains information that indicates whether he/she received VSP and, if so, the amount. The table below shows where this information is located on the form and how it might appear. Block on DD Form 214Information the Block Contains26One of the following separation codes: KCN MCN, or FCN.28Narrative reason for separation. Example: Service member initiated discharge/release with VSP as authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. 1175a.18 (Remarks)Estimate of the amount of VSP the Veteran received. Important: Service departments have not historically been consistent in their use of codes and narrative reasons on DD Form 214. Because the amount of separation benefits shown on DD Form 214 are not always accurate, they must be verified through the means described in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.b"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.b. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  p. VRIVRI is a payment DoD offers to encourage voluntary retirement by officers who have served for more than 20 years. VRI is not subject to recoupment from VA benefits. Reference: For more information about VRI, see  HYPERLINK "http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/638b" 10 U.S.C. 638b. 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains instructions for determining the amount of separation benefits to recoup and the amount to withhold from monthly compensation payments, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__General" general information about recouping separation benefits  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__Determining" determining the amount of the separation benefit  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__Determining" determining whether and how much to recoup  HYPERLINK \l "_d.__Exceptions" exceptions to policies for recouping disability severance pay  HYPERLINK \l "_e.__Calculating" calculating the after-tax amount of separation benefits  HYPERLINK \l "_f.__Recouping" recouping separation benefits after a Veteran becomes entitled to retired pay  HYPERLINK \l "_g.__Adjusting" adjusting the amount of compensation VA is withholding, and  HYPERLINK \l "_h.__Compensation" compensation for disabilities incurred after receipt of separation benefits. Change DateSeptember 23, 2014Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. General Information About Recouping Separation BenefitsOnce VA determines recoupment of separation benefits is necessary and the amount that is subject to recoupment, it must withhold some or all of the Veterans monthly compensation until recoupment is complete. Except as noted in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.h and HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.h, the amount VA withholds each month includes any of the following to which the Veteran is entitled: additional compensation for dependents, and special monthly compensation. Important: VA may not recoup separation benefits from a Veterans compensation if the disability on which the compensation is based was incurred or aggravated during a period of service that follows the period of service for which the Veteran received separation benefits apportion any disability compensation it is withholding for the recoupment of separation benefits, or withhold Medal of Honor pension to recoup separation benefits. References: For more information about the circumstances under which VA might withhold less than all of a Veterans monthly compensation, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.h HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7 (disability severance pay), and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.8" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.8 (VSP awarded to Air Force Veterans) compensation payable for disabilities incurred after receipt of separation benefits, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-MRIII.v.4.B.6.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.h, and handling an apportionment claim when VA is withholding a Veterans monthly compensation to recoup separation benefits, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.3.A.4" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 3.A.4.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Determining the Amount of the Separation BenefitThe records described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.5.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.5.b typically show the amount of separation benefits a Veteran received. Because these amounts are not always accurate, however, regional offices (ROs) must confirm them by submitting a request through the Personnel Information Exchange System (PIES), or contacting the finance center of the service department from which the Veteran separated by telephone, or fax. Note: Ask the finance center for clarification if the Veteran received separation benefits after September 30, 1996, and there is a question as to whether the amount the Veteran received represents the gross (before the withholding of Federal income tax) amount, or net (after the withholding of Federal income tax) amount. References: To locate the telephone and fax number of the finance center for Veterans who served in the Army and Air Force, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.2.K.76.e" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 2.K.76.e Navy, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.2.K.76.l" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 2.K.76.l Marine Corp, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.2.K.76.p" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 2.K.76.p, and Coast Guard, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.2.K.76.s" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 2.K.76.s. For information about requesting information through PIES, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/publicat/Users/Pies/PIESparticipantguide.zip"PIES Participant Guide automatic development through Modern Award Processing Development (MAP-D) for PIES requests, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Claims_Docs/webhelp/Claim_Development1.htm"MAP-D User's Guide, and obtaining service treatment records (STRs) and service personnel records, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iii.2" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, Chapter 2.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Determining Whether and How Much to RecoupThe following factors determine whether and how much of a Veterans separation benefits VA must recoup from his/her disability compensation: type of separation benefit date of entitlement to VA compensation, and date of receipt of the separation benefit. The table below shows how these factors affect recoupment of the various types of separation benefits: Type of Separation BenefitDate of Entitlement to VA CompensationDate of Receipt of the Separation BenefitAmount of Pay VA Recoupsreadjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 3814a, or non-disability severance payprior to September 15, 1981N/Anoneon or after September 15, 1981on or before September 30, 1996pre-tax amountafter September 30, 1996after-tax amountreadjustment pay under former 10 U.S.C. 687prior to September 15, 1981N/A75 percent of pre-tax amounton or after September 15, 1981on or before September 30, 1996pre-tax amountafter September 30, 1996after-tax amountSSBN/APL 105-178 provides for recoupment of the after-tax amount of SSB a Veteran receives, regardless of the date of receipt.after-tax amountseparation pay under HYPERLINK "http://law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sec_10_00001174----000-.html"10 U.S.C. 1174 VSP RISPN/Aon or before September 30, 1996pre-tax amountafter September 30, 1996after-tax amountContinued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" c. Determining Whether and How Much to Recoup (continued) Type of Separation BenefitDate of Entitlement to VA CompensationDate of Receipt of the Separation BenefitAmount of Pay VA Recoupsdisability severance pay for a disability VA initially rated at least 10 percent disabling N/Aon or before September 30, 1996pre-tax amountafter September 30, 1996after-tax amount Exceptions: For exceptions to the policies described in the table above, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.d" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.d. References: For more information about calculating the after-tax amount of separation benefits, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.e, and the recoupment of separation benefits, in general, see HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_700.DOC"38 CFR 3.700(a), and disability severance pay, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Exceptions to Policies for Recouping Separation BenefitsFor exceptions to the policies described in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.c" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.c regarding the recoupment of separation benefits, see the information in the table below.  If ...Then ...a Veteran received VSP from the Air Forcefollow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.8"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.8.a Veteran received disability severance pay for a disability incurred in a combat zone or during combat-related operations, and VA rated the disability at least 10 percent disablingfollow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.e"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.eContinued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" d. Exceptions to Policies for Recouping Separation Benefits (continued) If ...Then ...a Veteran received disability severance pay after September 30, 1996 for a disability that was not incurred in a combat zone or during combat-related operations VA rated the disability at least 10 percent disabling, and VA discovers DoD did not withhold taxes from the disability severance pay, or withheld taxes and later refunded themrecoup the gross/pre-tax amount of disability severance pay DoD paid the Veteran. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  e. Calculating the After-Tax Amount of Separation BenefitsTo calculate the after-tax amount of a Veterans separation benefit, use the table below to determine which flat-tax rate was in effect on the date the Veteran received the benefit multiply the gross amount of the separation benefit by the appropriate flat-tax rate, and subtract the product from the gross amount of the separation benefit. Reference: For up-to-date information about the flat tax rate for supplemental wages, see the  HYPERLINK "http://www.irs.gov/irm/part4/irm_04-023-008.html" \l "d0e399" Internal Revenue Manual, Part 4, 23.8.4.  Effective DateFlat-Tax RateDecember 31, 1993, and earlier20 percentJanuary 1, 199428 percentAugust 7, 200127.5 percentJanuary 1, 200227 percentMay 28, 200325 percent Note: A request for the adjustment of a recoupment balance, based on an assertion that the income tax a Veteran paid on a separation benefit was incorrectly reported to or calculated by VA, must be supported by credible evidence showing the amount of income tax the Veteran actually paid.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  f. Recouping Separation Benefits After a Veteran Becomes Entitled to Retired PayIf a Veteran becomes entitled to retired pay after receiving separation benefits, DoD must recoup the separation benefits it paid to the Veteran from his/her retired pay. If these same separation benefits are subject to recoupment by VA because of the Veterans entitlement to disability compensation, VA and DoD become mutually responsible for their recoupment. Exceptions: DoD is not responsible for recouping a retired Veterans separation benefits if the Veteran waives his/her retired pay in order to receive disability compensation. DoD does not recoup disability severance pay if a Veteran who received this benefit returns to active duty and later becomes entitled to retired pay. The table below describes how VA and DoD work together when both departments are responsible for recouping a Veterans separation benefits. If Then a Retired Pay Center (RPC) establishes a retired pay account for a Veteran who received separation benefitsthe RPC is responsible for notifying the RO of jurisdiction (ROJ) of the Veterans entitlement to retired pay, and amount of separation benefits the RPC has already recouped, if any, and will continue to recoup each month from the Veterans retired pay. The ROJ must then provide the RPC with the amount of separation benefits VA has already recouped, if any, and will continue to recoup each month estimate the date on which recoupment of the separation benefit by VA and DoD should be complete, and establish a system diary that will expire on that date.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" f. Recouping Separation Benefits After a Veteran Becomes Entitled to Retired Pay (continued) If Then an RO discovers that a Veteran who received separation benefits that are subject to recoupment by VA is now receiving retired paythe RO is responsible for notifying the RPC of the amount of separation benefits VA has already recouped, if any, and will continue to recoup each month asking the RPC to provide the amount of separation benefits it has already recouped, if any, and retired pay it is withholding each month to recoup the separation benefit estimating the date on which recoupment of the separation benefit by VA and DoD should be complete, and establishing a system diary that will expire on that date. Note: Upon expiration of the system diary referenced in the above table, the ROJ must collaborate with the RPC to determine the exact date on which recoupment of the Veterans separation benefit was complete, and adjust the Veterans award accordingly. References: For information about contacting an RPC, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.5.C.14.g" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 5.C.14.g establishing system diaries, see the HYPERLINK "http://css.vba.va.gov/SHARE/"Share Users Guide, and the recoupment of separation benefits when a Veteran has multiple periods of service, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.h. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  g. Adjusting the Amount of Compensation VA is WithholdingThe rules for withholding VA compensation to recoup separation benefits have changed over time. If the recoupment of separation benefits was correctly initiated under former rules, do not adjust a Veterans award for the sole purpose of bringing it into compliance with current rules, unless the Veteran or his/her representative specifically requests it. Should the need arise to adjust the amount of compensation VA is withholding for the reason described above, make the adjustment prospectively, from the date of last payment.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 6. Determining the Amount to Recoup and Withhold From Monthly Payments, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  h. Compensation for Disabilities Incurred After Receipt of Separation BenefitsSometimes a Veteran with multiple periods of service will have one or more service-connected disabilities the Veteran incurred during a period of service for which he/she received separation benefits, and one or more service-connected disabilities the Veteran incurred during a subsequent period of service. When this occurs, do not withhold the compensation payable for the service-connected disability(ies) incurred during the latter period of service to recoup separation benefits the Veteran received for the former period of service. Example: A Veteran has a combined disability rating of 40 percent based on one disability, rated 20 percent disabling, that the Veteran incurred during a period of service for which he/she received separation pay, and another disability, rated 30 percent disabling, that the Veteran incurred during a subsequent period of service. Actions: Award the Veteran the monthly amount of compensation payable for the disability rated 30 percent disabling. This includes any additional amount payable for dependents and/or SMC associated with the disability. Withhold the remaining amount until recoupment of the Veterans separation pay is complete. Note: If an adjustment to a withholding becomes necessary because of the establishment of service connection for a disability incurred after a Veteran received separation benefits, adjust the withholding prospectively, from the date of last payment.  7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains instructions that are unique to the recoupment of disability severance pay, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__Identifying" identifying the disability(ies) for which a Veteran received severance pay  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__General" general policies regarding withholdings to recoup disability severance pay  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__Definition:" definition of initial, compensable disability rating  HYPERLINK \l "_d.__Handling" handling reduced disability ratings  HYPERLINK \l "_e.__Disability" disability severance pay for disabilities incurred in a combat zone or during combat-related operations  HYPERLINK \l "_f.__Determining" determining whether 38 CFR 3.700(a)(3) applies  HYPERLINK \l "_g.__Other" other service records that indicate whether 38 CFR 3.700(a)(3) applies  HYPERLINK \l "_h.__Withholding" withholding compensation when the Veteran did not receive severance pay for all service-connected disabilities  HYPERLINK \l "_i.__Example:" example of the action to take when VA assigns a 100-percent disability rating to a nonseverance-pay disability  HYPERLINK \l "_j.__Withholding" withholding an amount that is most advantageous to the Veteran, and  HYPERLINK \l "_k.__Changes" changes in the disability ratings of multiple severance-pay disabilities. Change DateSeptember 23, 2014Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Identifying the Disability(ies) for Which a Veteran Received Severance PayBefore recouping disability severance pay, it is necessary to identify the disability(ies) for which the Veteran received this benefit. The best source for this information is the Veterans Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) report, which is normally included in his/her STRs. If the PEB report is not included in the Veterans STRs, it might be located in his/her service personnel records. In such instances, use request code O11 to submit a request for the report through PIES, provided the Veteran separated from the Coast Guard or from the Army prior to October 1, 1994 Navy prior to January 1, 1995 Air Force prior to October 1, 2004, or Marine Corp prior to January 1, 1999. If the Veteran separated from service on or after the dates shown above, submit a request for the PEB report through the Defense Personnel Records Image Retrieval System (DPRIS), using request code AG5. References: For more information about using PIES, see the HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/publicat/Users/Pies/PIESparticipantguide.zip"PIES Participant Guide, and DPRIS, select the HELP tab within the DPRIS application, which is accessible at HYPERLINK "https://www.dpris.dod.mil/"https://www.dpris.dod.mil. (Registration is required.)Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  b. General Policies Regarding Withholdings to Recoup Disability Severance PayGenerally, if a Veteran received disability severance pay, VA must withhold from his/her monthly compensation an amount equal to the monthly compensation payable for the disability(ies) for which the Veteran received disability severance pay. VA continues to withhold this amount until it has recouped the amount specified in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.6.c"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.6.c. Important: The monthly withholding may never exceed the monthly amount of compensation payable based on the initial, compensable rating, as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.c" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.c, that VA assigns the severance-pay disability(ies). If a Veteran has multiple, severance-pay disabilities, each rated 0 percent disabling, and VA assigns a 10 percent disability rating to them under HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_323.DOC"38 CFR 3.324, no withholding is necessary for these disabilities until VA assigns a compensable rating to one or more of them, individually. Exception: If VA initially assigns a severance-pay disability a temporary 100-percent rating under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30, VA must withhold all of the Veterans monthly compensation until entitlement to the temporary 100-percent rating ends, and monthly withholdings thereafter may never exceed the monthy amount of compensation payable based on the disability rating VA assigns the severance-pay disability(ies) immediately after entitlement to the temporary 100-percent rating ends. Examples: The table below contains examples of how to apply the policies set forth in this block: If VA initially rated the severance-pay disability And VA subsequently Then VA continues to withhold from the Veterans monthly compensation 20 percent disablingrates the same disability 30 percent disablingthe amount payable for a disability rated 20 percent disabling.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" b. General Policies Regarding Withholdings to Recoup Disability Severance Pay (continued) If VA initially rated the severance-pay disability And VA subsequently Then VA continues to withhold from the Veterans monthly compensation 50 percent disablingassigns a temporary 100-percent rating to the same disability under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30the amount payable for a disability rated 50 percent disabling.0 percent disablingassigns a temporary 100-percent rating to the same disability under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30nothing, until it assigns the disability a compensable rating. Note: The Exception and Examples in this block assume the Veteran received disability severance pay for all of his/her service-connected disabilities. If the Veteran has other service-connected disabilities for which he/she did not receive disability severance pay, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.h,  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.i" i, and HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.j"j.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="CONCEPT"  c. Definition: Initial, Compensable Disability RatingFor the purpose of this section, initial, compensable disability rating means the first disability rating VA assigns to a disability that is 10 percent or higher, except 100-percent ratings under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30. If VA assigns a compensable disability rating for the first time, and subsequently increases the rating effective the same date it assigned the first one, the very first rating VA assigned is still considered the initial, compensable disability rating for the purpose of this section. Example: VA assigns the Veterans service-connected back disorder a 10 percent disability rating, effective April 21, 2011. The Veteran appeals the decision, and VA later increases the rating to 20 percent, effective the same date it had assigned the 10-percent rating. Result: The initial, compensable disability rating in this example is 10 percent. Exception: If VA increases an initial, compensable disability rating from the same effective date based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), the new rating replaces the first one and becomes the initial, compensable disability rating. When adjusting the withholding in these cases, make the adjustment prospectively, from the date of last payment. References: For more information about handling withholdings when the initial disability rating is 100 percent under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.b, and CUE, see  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.iv.2.B.7" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iv, 2.B.7.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  d. Handling Reduced Disability RatingsIf VA reduces the disability rating it initially assigned to a severance-pay disability, it must make a corresponding adjustment in the amount of compensation it withholds each month (to recoup disability severance pay) to reflect the new rating. Important: The new rating does not become the initial disability rating (as defined in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.c" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.c), however, unless VA determines the initial rating was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. Example: VA assigns an initial disability rating of 30 percent to a severance-pay disability, effective April 21, 2006. Two years later, improvement in the disability is demonstrated during a routine review examination. VA reduces the disability rating for the severance-pay disability to 10 percent in December 2008 and concurrently reduces the amount of compensation it is withholding to correspond with the new rating. In August 2010, VA increases the disability rating for the severance-pay disability to 50 percent. It concurrently increases the withholding to an amount that corresponds with the initial disability rating of 30 percent. Note: If, in addition to the severance-pay disability, a Veteran has at least one service-connected disability for which he/she did not receive severance pay (hereafter referred to as a nonseverance-pay disability), follow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.h"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.h,  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.i" i, and HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.j"j to ensure the method chosen to calculate the withholding is most advantageous to the Veteran.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  e. Disability Severance Pay for Disabilities Incurred in a Combat Zone or During Combat-Related Operations PL 110-181, as implemented in HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_700.DOC"38 CFR 3.700(a)(3), prohibits the recoupment of disability severance pay from VA compensation if the Veteran separated from service on or after January 28, 2008, and incurred the disability for which he/she received disability severance pay in the line of duty in a combat zone or during combat-related operations. Exception: The provisions of this block may apply to a Veteran who separated from service prior to January 28, 2008, if the Veteran incurred a disability in the line of duty in a combat zone, and DoD subsequently placed the Veteran on the TDRL later removed the Veteran from the TDRL on or after January 28, 2008, and awarded the Veteran disability severance pay for the same disability. Important: In order to meet the combat-related operations requirement, the disability must be the result of armed conflict. DoD not VA decides whether a disability was incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone or during combat-related operations. Reference: For information about determining whether DoD paid disability severance pay that is not subject to recoupment under HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_700.DOC"38 CFR 3.700(a)(3), see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.f"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.f.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  f. Determining Whether 38 CFR 3.700(a)(3) Applies Blocks 26 and 28 on a Veterans DD Form 214 usually contain information that indicates whether he/she received disability severance pay that is not subject to recoupment under HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_700.DOC"38 CFR 3.700(a)(3). The table below shows how this information appears on the DD Form 214: Code in Block 26Corresponding Narrative Reason for Separation in Block 28JFIDisability, Severance Pay, Combat RelatedJEADisability, Severance Pay, Combat Related (Enhanced) Notes: Block 26 is a four-character field. Service departments most commonly add the number 1 as the fourth character in the codes shown above. Because service departments are not consistent in their use of codes and narrative reasons on DD Form 214, follow the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.g"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.g if a Veteran separated from service (or DoD removed the Veteran from the TDRL) on or after January 28, 2008 the evidence of record suggests a disability for which the Veteran received severance pay was incurred in a combat zone or during combat-related operations, and the Veterans DD Form 214 does not contain the indicators shown in the table above.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  g. Other Service Records That Indicate Whether 38 CFR 3.700(a)(3) AppliesIf, after following the instructions in HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.7.f"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.7.f, there remains a question as to whether the disability for which the Veteran received severance pay was incurred in a combat zone, look for the following statement in the Veterans Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) report or separation orders: Disability was incurred in a combat zone or incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense (NDAA 2008, Sec 1646). Note: A service department might add Yes or No behind this statement. If it adds No, the Veterans disability severance pay is subject to recoupment. The following are indicators that, if present in the description of a disability on a PEB report or separation orders, also confirm the disability was incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone or during combat-related activities: Combat Zone CZ Czone Armed Conflict AC (CR-AC), and CR-CZ. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  h. Withholding Compensation When the Veteran Did Not Receive Severance Pay for All Service-Connected Disabilities If VA has granted service connection for both severance- and nonseverance-pay disabilities, VA may not withhold an amount greater than that to which the Veteran is entitled based on the non-severance pay disability(ies). This includes the additional amount of compensation payable for dependents (if the nonseverance-pay disabilities alone have a combined rating of at least 30 percent), and/or SMC (if the SMC is based on nonseverance-pay disabilities alone). Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  i. Example: VA Assigns a 100-Percent Disability Rating to a Nonseverance-Pay DisabilityScenario: In a decision on a Veterans original claim for benefits, VA grants service connection for a severance-pay disability rated 50-percent disabling, and a nonseverance-pay disability rated 100-percent disabling. Result: VA may not withhold any compensation to recoup the Veterans disability severance pay while the nonseverance-pay disability is rated 100- percent disabling. Note: The result in this example is the same, regardless of whether or not VA assigned the 100-percent rating on a temporary basis under  HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_28.DOC" 38 CFR 4.28, HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_29.DOC"4.29, or HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_30.DOC"4.30. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  j. Withholding an Amount That is Most Advantageous to the VeteranWhen calculating the monthly amount of VA compensation to withhold from a Veteran with both severance- and nonseverance-pay disabilities, always use the withholding that pays the Veteran the higher rate of compensation. Example: VA assigns a combined disability rating of 70 percent to a married Veteran based on a severance-pay disability rated 50 percent disabling, and a nonseverance-pay disability rated 40 percent disabling. Two methods exist for calculating how much of the Veterans compensation VA should withhold each month: Method 1: Withhold the amount of compensation payable for the severance-pay disability, to include the additional amount for a spouse. Method 2: Pay the Veteran the amount payable for the nonseverance-pay disability, to include the additional amount for a spouse, and withhold everything else.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" j. Withholding an Amount That is Most Advantageous to the Veteran (continued)Result: The table below shows the calculations for each of the two methods, using rates from the December 1, 2006, compensation rate table for a Veteran with a spouse only. Because Method 2 provides the Veteran with a higher rate of compensation in this example, it is the method VA must use to determine how much of the Veterans compensation to withhold. Method 1$1,232.00Start with the rate payable for a combined rating of 70 percent. -- 781.00Withhold the amount payable for the severance-pay disability. 451.00Pay the remaining amount to the Veteran.Method 2$1,232.00Start with the rate payable for a combined rating of 70 percent -- 556.00Pay the Veteran the amount payable for the nonseverance-pay disability. 676.00Withhold the difference between the two rates.  Note: If, in the example above, VA subsequently awarded the Veteran a total evaluation based on individual unemployability (IU), the amount of the withholding under Method 2 would remain the same. This is because VA calculates the withholding based on the actual disability rating assigned to the severance pay disability, not the rate payable because VA found the Veteran individually unemployable.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 7. Instructions Unique to the Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  k. Changes in the Disability Ratings of Multiple Severance-Pay DisabilitiesIf the disability ratings assigned to two or more severance-pay disabilities change, compare the combined disability rating VA initially assigned to the severance pay disabilities with the current combined disability rating. If the initial, combined disability rating is less than or equal to the current combined disability rating for the same disabilities, withhold compensation at the rate payable for the initial combined disability rather than considering the changes in the ratings assigned to each individual disability. Examples: The table below contains two examples of situations in which VA would withhold compensation at the rate payable for the initial, combined disability rating of 40 percent: Initial Disability RatingCurrent Disability Rating Example #1Current Disability Rating Example #2Disability A 20%Disability A 10%Disability A 10%Disability B 10%Disability B 30%Disability B 30%Disability C 10%Disability C 0%Disability C 20%Combined 40%Combined 40%Combined 50% Note: If, during routine review of a claims folder, it is discovered that VA failed to comply with the instructions in this block and withheld compensation at a rate higher than it should have, prospectively reduce the withholding to the correct rate from the date of last payment. 8. Recouping Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Awarded to Air Force Veterans  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information about recouping VSP awarded to Air Force Veterans, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__History" history behind the current recoupment schedule  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__Instructions_1" instructions for preparing an award that recoups VSP, and  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__Recoupment" recoupment of VSP from an incarcerated Air Force Veterans compensation. Change DateMarch 25, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. History Behind the Current Recoupment ScheduleOn October 17, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force issued a blanket waiver of the requirement to recoup VSP from VA compensation for service members released from active duty on or after that date. Six months later, on April 30, 2008, the Department of the Air Force replaced the blanket waiver with a recoupment schedule for service members released from active duty on or after the latter date. Follow the instructions in the table below upon receipt of a claim for VA compensation from an Air Force Veteran who received VSP. If the Veteran was separated from the Air Force Then before October 17, 2007recoup VSP from VA compensation unless the Veteran received an individual waiver.between October 17, 2007, and April 29, 2008do not recoup VSP from VA compensation.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 8. Recouping Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Awarded to Air Force Veterans, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" a. History Behind the Current Recoupment Schedule (continued) If the Veteran was separated from the Air Force Then on or after April 30, 2008recoup VSP according to the recoupment schedule below. If the Veterans combined disability rating is between ... Then withhold from monthly payments ... 0 and 20 percent 100 percent of his/her VA compensation. 30 and 50 percent 75 percent of his/her VA compensation. 60 and 100 percent 50 percent of his/her VA compensation.  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Instructions for Preparing an Award That Recoups VSPThe  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf" VETSNET Awards Handbook contains instructions for preparing an award that recoups VSP from an Air Force Veterans VA compensation. Important: When preparing an award to recoup VSP according to the recoupment schedule in the third row of the table under  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.8.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.8.a, and the Veterans combined disability rating is higher than 20 percent, follow the additional instructions for preparing the award in the  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/publicat/Letters/FL10/FL10-046E1.doc" enclosure to  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/publicat/Letters/FL10/FL10-046.doc" Fast Letter 10-46.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 8. Recouping Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Awarded to Air Force Veterans, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  c. Recoupment of VSP From an Incarcerated Air Force Veterans CompensationIf VA is recouping an Air Force Veterans VSP from his/her disability compensation, using the recoupment schedule in the third row of the table under  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.4.B.8.a" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 4.B.8.a, and that Veterans disability compensation becomes subject to reduction due to incarceration, temporarily abandon the recoupment schedule continue recoupment of VSP, but at the reduced rate specified in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.8.A.3.b" M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 8.A.3.b, and resume recoupment according to the recoupment schedule once the Veteran is released. 9. Taking Award Action to Withhold Compensation  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on taking award action to withhold compensation, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__Determining" determining the appropriate date to begin recouping separation benefits  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__Instructions" instructions for preparing an award, and  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__Preparing" preparing a decision notice after taking award action. Change DateSeptember 23, 2014 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  a. Determining the Appropriate Date to Begin Recouping Separation BenefitsUse the table below to determine the appropriate date to begin recouping separation benefits from a Veterans VA compensation. Type of AwardDate to Begin Recoupmentoriginal or reopenedeffective date of compensation awardrunningdate of last payment PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Instructions for Preparing an AwardTo prepare an award that withholds compensation to recoup separation benefits in VETSNET, follow the instructions in the  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/VetsNet/Awards_Docs/Awards%20User%20Guide.pdf" VETSNET Awards Handbook, or VBMS, click on the WEB HELP button on the SUPPORT CENTER fly-out panel within the VBMS Awards application.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 9. Taking Award Action To Withhold Compensation, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  c. Preparing a Decision Notice After Taking Award ActionAfter taking award action to begin recoupment of a Veterans separation benefits, prepare a decision notice, using Personal Computer-Generated Letters (PCGL), to inform the Veteran of the pre-tax amount of his/her separation benefits of the gross amount of his/her monthly award of compensation of the amount of compensation VA is withholding for recoupment of separation benefits of the net amount of his/her monthly award of compensation, if any, and VA will continue withholding compensation until recoupment is complete. Important: If VA is withholding all of a Veterans compensation to recoup separation benefits, the decision notice must also inform the Veteran that he/she must notify VA of any changes in his/her address and that failure to do so could result in a reduction or discontinuation of benefits, and/or delayed or undeliverable future payments of compensation. If a Veteran is already receiving compensation when VA learns recoupment of his/her separation benefit is necessary, give the Veteran notice of proposed adverse action, as discussed in  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRI.2.B" M21-1MR, Part I, 2.B, before initiating recoupment. Reference: For more information on decision notice requirements, see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIII.v.2.B.8"M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.8. 10. Adjusting an Award From Which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Withheld or is Withholding Compensation  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="OTHER"  IntroductionThis topic contains information on adjusting an award from which VA is withholding compensation, including  HYPERLINK \l "_a.__Retroactive" retroactive adjustments that require special handling in VETSNET  HYPERLINK \l "_b.__Adjusting" adjusting an award based on a reduction in the combined disability rating, and  HYPERLINK \l "_c.__Status" status of a recoupment balance when VA stops paying compensation. Change DateMarch 25, 2013 PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  a. Retroactive Adjustments That Require Special Handling in VETSNETFollow the instructions in the user guide titled  HYPERLINK "http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/systems/docs/duplicateaews.pdf" Priors Screen and Audit Error Worksheets (AEWs) if VA completed recoupment of a Veterans separation benefits prior to the conversion of his/her award to VETSNET, and a retroactive adjustment of the Veterans award from a date prior to completion of the recoupment is now necessary. PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PROCEDURE"  b. Adjusting an Award Based on a Reduction in the Combined Disability RatingIf, while VA is withholding all of a Veterans compensation to recoup separation benefits he/she received, VA decides a decrease in the Veterans combined disability rating is in order, the provisions of HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_105.DOC"38 CFR 3.105(e) still apply. Even though the Veteran is not receiving compensation, VA must send notice of proposed adverse action to the Veteran, and allow the Veteran 60 days to provide evidence showing why VA shouldnt take the proposed action. Reference: For more information about notifying a Veteran of proposed adverse action under HYPERLINK "http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/docs/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_105.DOC"38 CFR 3.105(e), see HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIV.ii.3.A.3.e"M21-1MR, Part IV, Subpart ii, 3.A.3.e and  HYPERLINK "imi-internal:M21-1MRIV.ii.3.A.3.f" f.Continued on next page  STYLEREF "Map Title" 10. Adjusting an Award From Which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Withheld or is Withholding Compensation, Continued  PRIVATE INFOTYPE="PRINCIPLE"  c. Status of a Recoupment Balance When VA Stops Paying CompensationWhen VA stops paying a Veteran compensation from which it had been recouping separation benefits, any amount VA has not yet recouped remains as a charge against any future award of compensation, and is subject to recoupment from any future award of compensation. Exception: The principle set forth in this block does not apply when the Veteran dies before VA finishes recouping his/her separation benefit. The recoupment balance does not remain as a charge against death benefits VA subsequently pays based on the Veterans service. 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