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- Regulation section: Part XIV, Chapter 4, Section DM-21-1
Federal Tax Information (FTI): Income Verification Match (IVM)
6. Effective Dates of Adjustment for Pension and Parents’ DIC Due to IVM This topic contains information on effective dates of adjustment for pension and Parents’ DIC, including · effective date for pension and Parents’ DIC, and · both payer and recipient verify VA information. November 4, 2016…
- Regulation section: § 3.10538 CFR
Revision of decisions.
(i) Where reduction or discontinuance was proposed under the provisions of paragraph (d) or (e) of this section, the effective date of final action shall be the last day of the month in which a 60-day period from the date of notice to the beneficiary of the final action expires. (ii) Where…
- Regulation section: Part X, Subpart ii, Chapter 4, Section AM-21-1
Rating Decisions for Reduction Due to Improvement
X.ii.4.A.1.k. Determining the Effective Date After the notice of proposed adverse action has been sent and the 60-day period following that date has passed, prepare a final rating decision to reflect a lower evaluation. The lower evaluation is effective the first day of the month following…
- Regulation section: Part X, Subpart i, Chapter 6, Section DM-21-1
Ancillary Benefits and Other Issues Involving Pre-Discharge Claims
X.i.6.D.3.c. Effective Date for Resuming a Service Member’s Compensation The effective date for resuming a service member’s compensation is the day following release from active duty, _if_ VA receives a request for resumption within one year from the date of such release. Otherwise, the proper…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 8, Section BM-21-1
Rating Claims Based on Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune
VIII.iii.8.B.1.d. Camp Lejeune Effective Date Considerations The presumption established in [38 CFR 3.307(a)(7)](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=ee164afe70bbc435f020b56c8a4de323&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1307&rgn=div8>) became effective on March 14, 2017. Decision makers must evaluate the…
- Regulation section: Part VI, Subpart iv, Chapter 2, Section AM-21-1
Apportionment Process
VI.iv.2.A.4.d. Effective Date of Apportionment Refer to [38 CFR 3.665](<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-3/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR24d035b1eee2d6f/section-3.665>) and [38 CFR…
- Regulation section: Part X, Subpart iv, Chapter 1, Section AM-21-1
Character of Discharge (COD) and Bars to Benefits
Effective dates are not assigned for COD determinations that find eligibility based on establishment of Veteran status. A benefit can be awarded only if there is eligibility. Once eligibility is established an effective date is assigned to any benefit awarded.Importantly, the June 25, 2024…
- Regulation section: Part VII, Subpart i, Chapter 3, Section CM-21-1
Marriage of a Child
VII.i.3.C.2.e. Determining the Effective Date of an Award Based on a Void or Annulled Marriage Use the table below to determine the proper effective date of an award or increased award of benefits that is based on a claim that a child's marriage is void or was annulled.| If …| **Then the…
- Regulation section: Part VII, Subpart i, Chapter 3, Section DM-21-1
Children With Two Veteran-Parents
VII.i.3.D.2.c. Effective Date of Payment of an Elected Benefit That Is Greater Than the Prior Benefit If VA receives an election of a _greater_ benefit from a child (or the parent, guardian, or custodian, whichever applies) within one year of the date VA notified the child of the right to an…
- Regulation section: Part X, Subpart ii, Chapter 6, Section BM-21-1
A Child’s Permanent Incapacity for Self-Support
X.ii.6.B.3.e. Determining the Proper Effective Date of an Award The rating activity is responsible for · determining the effective date of _entitlement_ to benefits based on a finding that a child is permanently incapable of self-support, and · entering the date in VBMS-Rating. The…
- Regulation section: Part VII, Subpart i, Chapter 1, Section CM-21-1
Adjusting Awards for Dependents
2. Determining the Proper Effective Date of Entitlement to Additional Compensation for Dependents This topic contains instructions for determining the proper effective date of entitlement to additional compensation for dependents, including · granting additional compensation for dependents…
- Regulation section: Part X, Subpart i, Chapter 4, Section DM-21-1
Awards and Payments for Benefits Due to Philippine Service
X.i.4.D.4.f. Effective Date for Payment of DIC at the Full-Dollar Rate in Running Awards The effective date of awards of DIC at the full-dollar rate under _PL 108-183_ is January 1, 2004, for survivors already receiving DIC benefits if they · met the eligibility requirements for the full-dollar…
- Regulation section: § 3.50438 CFR
Parents; aid and attendance.
§ 3.504. Parents; aid and attendance. The effective date of discontinuance of an increased award because of the parent's need for aid and attendance will be the day of last payment if need for aid and attendance has ceased. If hospitalized at Department of Veterans Affairs expense as a veteran…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 3, Section EM-21-1
Authorization Issues
May 14, 2015 ### VIII.i.3.E.1.a. Effective Date for Reduction of Chapter 18 Benefits Whenever it is necessary to reduce, or discontinue a monthly allowance, generally reduce or discontinue based on the facts found, except as provided in [38 CFR…
- Regulation section: Part XI, Subpart i, Chapter 2, Section CM-21-1
Presumption of Death
XI.i.2.C.3.d. Effective Dates for Awards of Survivors Benefits Use the table below to determine the effective date of an award of survivors benefits (following the establishment of a presumption of death) to a claimant to whom VA is currently paying benefits under [38 CFR…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section CM-21-1
Rating Claims Based on Particulate Matter Exposure Under 38 CFR 3.320
VIII.ii.2.C.1.e. Establishing an Effective Date for Disabilities Due to BPOT Exposure When assigning an effective date, follow the guidance in [M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii…
- Regulation section: Part XII, Subpart i, Chapter 3, Section AM-21-1
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Initial Authorization Issues
XII.i.3.A.2.e. Effective Dates When Granting SC for COVID-19 [38 U.S.C. 1164](<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1164>) first established the presumption of SC for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) effective January 5, 2021. The examples below demonstrate how the theory of SC for the cause…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 11M-21-1
VIII.iii.11.6.f. Effective Date Considerations for Presumptive SC for COVID-19 The general effective date rules for SC under [38 CFR 3.400](<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-3/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR429f47d98271c40/section-3.400>) apply when granting SC for the chronic…
- Regulation section: Part XII, Subpart ii, Chapter 3, Section CM-21-1
St. Louis Regional Office (RO) Actions on Claims for Benefits Under the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS)
6. REPS Provisions for Effective Dates and School Provisions This topic contains information on REPS provisions for effective dates and school provisions, including · effective dates for payment of REPS benefits · payment of REPS benefits for children · when a school · approval is required, and…
- Regulation section: Part VI, Subpart ii, Chapter 4, Section BM-21-1
Preparing and Adjusting Awards in Military Retired Pay (MRP) Cases
VI.ii.4.B.2.b. Determining the Effective Date of Entitlement and the Effective Date of Payment Apply the provisions of · [38 CFR 3.400](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=91abe6ff687e7955562b616ff99c50ee&ty=HTML&h=L&r=SECTION&n=se38.1.3_1400>) when determining the effective date…
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