Overview
In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. General Information About Simultaneous Award Adjustments
Introduction |
This topic contains information on simultaneous award adjustments, including information on
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Change Date |
June 6, 2016 |
2. Processing Simultaneous Award Adjustments
Introduction |
This topic contains information on processing simultaneous award adjustments, including
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Change Date |
January 16, 2018 |
III.vi.2.A.2.a. When Simultaneous Award Adjustments Are Permitted |
Use the table below to determine when simultaneous award adjustments are permitted.
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III.vi.2.A.2.c. Procedure When Simultaneous Award Adjustments Are Not Permitted |
Follow the steps in the table below when simultaneous award adjustments are notpermitted.
Important: The instructions in the table above represent a temporary procedure that users must follow until the claims processing system is capable of processing multiple award adjustments of separate, distinct transactions simultaneously.
Reference: For more information about notifying beneficiaries of award adjustments, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.
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3. Processing a Claimant’s Disagreement With an Overpayment
Change Date |
March 7, 2019 |
III.vi.2.A.3.a. Processing a Claimant’s Disagreement With an Overpayment |
Follow the steps in the table below if a claimant disagrees with an overpayment.
Note: A statement of disagreement with an overpayment may be construed as a request for a waiver of debt. A claimant does not have to explicitly state that he/she is requesting a waiver.
Example: VA sends a beneficiary a decision notice of an overpayment. The beneficiary responds by requesting reinstatement of his/her full benefit (or requesting to have the overpayment recalculated). This may be construed as a request for a waiver of debt.
References: For more information on
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4. General Information on COWC
Introduction |
This topic contains information on COWC, including
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Change Date |
August 14, 2006 |
III.vi.2.A.4.a. Description of COWC |
COWC employees review and resolve requests for
Reference: For more information on COWC, see the COWC website.
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III.vi.2.A.4.b. Purpose of COWC |
The purpose of COWC is to decide
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in Chapter 2 Processing Awards Involving Indebtedness, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart vi Special Authorization Issues
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