Part III, Subpart iii, Chapter 6, Section D. Exhibits



Section D. Exhibits

Overview

|In this Section |This section contains the following topics: |

|Topic |Topic Name |See Page |

|17 |Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits |6-D-2 |

| |Delivery Network (BDN) | |

|18 |Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN |6-D-8 |

17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN)

|Introduction |This topic contains examples of the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN) award and dependency screens for retroactive |

| |adjustments, including |

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| |example 1: increased award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 2: continued award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 3: separate Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) award to child previously included on spouse’s |

| |award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen, and |

| |example 4: separate DIC award to child previously receiving an apportioned award based on a spouse also in |

| |receipt of benefits |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen, and |

| |example 5: separate DIC award, no surviving spouse |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen. |

|Change Date |October 5, 2010 |

|a. Example 1: Increased|On September 2, 2005, a Veteran in receipt of compensation at the 30 percent rate notifies the office of |

|Award |jurisdiction, in these examples a regional office (RO) that his only dependent, Lynn, born August 9, 1987, is |

| |attending high school through June 8, 2006. |

| | |

| |Important: The following examples discuss award adjustments input via the BDN system. As BDN processing is being|

| |phased out and transactions are conducted via VETSNET, please refer to the VETSNET Awards Handbook for processing |

| |guidance. |

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17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Continued

|b. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 1, above. |

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|c. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 1, above. |

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|d. Example 2: Continued|On July 2, 2006, a Veteran in receipt of Improved Pension without income notifies the RO that his only dependent, |

|Award |Arnie, born May 15, 1988, is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

|e. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 2, above. |

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| |[pic] |

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17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Continued

|f. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 2, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|g. Example 3: Separate |This example involves adjustment of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for a child on a separate award, |

|DIC Award to Child |previously paid on the surviving spouse’s award. On July 2, 2006, Bill, born May 15, 1988, notifies the RO that |

|Previously Included on |he is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

|Spouse’s Award | |

|h. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 3, above. |

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| |[pic] |

Continued on next page

17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Continued

|i. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 3, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|j. Example 4: Separate |This example involves a separate DIC payment to a child, previously receiving an apportionment of a surviving |

|DIC Award to Child |spouse’s award. On July 2, 2006, Bill, born May 15, 1988, notifies the RO that he is attending school through |

|Previously Receiving an |June 8, 2007. |

|Apportioned Award Based | |

|on a Spouse Also in | |

|Receipt of Benefits | |

|k. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information above in Example 4, above. |

| |[pic] |

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17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Continued

|l. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 4, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|m. Example 5: Separate |This example reflects an award of DIC to a child when there is no award to a surviving spouse. On July 2, 2006, |

|DIC Award, No Surviving |Bill, born May 15, 1988, notifies the RO that he is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

|Spouse | |

|n. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 5, above. |

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| |[pic] |

Continued on next page

17. Exhibit 1: Examples of Retroactive Adjustments Using the Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Continued

|o. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 5, above. |

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| |[pic] |

Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN

|Introduction |This topic contains exhibits for completing BDN award and dependency screens for future adjustments, including |

| | |

| |example 1: increased award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 2: continued award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 3: separate DIC award to a child previously included on the spouse’s award |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 4: when the child is the only payee |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen |

| |example 5: separate DIC award with no surviving spouse |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen, and |

| |example 6: a break in continuity |

| |304 screen |

| |403 screen. |

|Change Date |October 5, 2010 |

|a. Example 1: Increased|In March 2006, a Veteran in receipt of compensation at the 30-percent rate notifies the RO that his only |

|Award |dependent, Lynn, born May 15, 1988, would be attending high school through June 8, 2007. |

Continued on next page

18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|b. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 1, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|c. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 1, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|d. Example 2: Continued|In March 2006, a Veteran in receipt of Improved Pension without income notifies the RO that his only dependent, |

|Award |Arnie, born May 15, 1988, is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

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18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|e. Example 2: 304 |This is the 304 screen based on the information in M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iii, 6.D.18.d. |

|Screen | |

| |[pic] |

|f. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 2, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|g. Example 3: Separate |This example shows an award of DIC to a child previously paid under a surviving spouse’s award. In March 2006, |

|DIC Award to Child |Bill, born May 15, 1988, notifies the RO that he is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

|Previously Included on | |

|the Spouse’s Award | |

Continued on next page

18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|h. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 3, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|i. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 3, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|j. Example 4: When the |Situation: This situation involves a separate DIC award to a child previously receiving an apportioned award |

|Child Is the Only Payee |based upon a surviving spouse also in receipt of benefits. |

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| |Notification: In March 2006, Bill, born May 15, 1988, notifies the RO that he is attending school through June 8,|

| |2007. |

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18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|k. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 4, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|l. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 4, above. |

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| |[pic] |

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18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|m. Example 5: Separate |This example involves a DIC award to a child when no surviving spouse is involved. In March 1996, Bill, born May |

|DIC Award, No Surviving |15, 1988, notifies the RO that he is attending school through June 8, 2007. |

|Spouse | |

|n. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 5, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|o. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 5, above. |

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| |[pic] |

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18. Exhibit 2: Examples of Future Adjustments Using BDN, Continued

|p. Example 6: Break in |On July 1, 2006, a Veteran, in receipt of Improved Pension without income, reports that his son, Arnold, will |

|Continuity |attend college August 15, 2006, through May 29, 2007. He has countable income of $145 per year. |

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| |Important: If there has been a break in the continuity, Improved Pension cases must show the current award line |

| |using special law (SL) code 18 zeroed out effective the date the child is added whenever there is a future change |

| |in income for VA purposes (IVAP) due to the child’s income. |

|q. 304 Screen |This is the 304 screen based on the information in Example 6, above. |

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| |[pic] |

|r. 403 Screen |This is the 403 screen based on the information in Example 6, above. |

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| |[pic] |

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