Overview
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This section contains the following topics:
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1. Payment of Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) in Philippine Cases
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the payment of Parents’ DIC in Philippine cases, including
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Change Date |
May 28, 2015
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III.vi.4.D.1.a. Applying the Income Provisions of 38 CFR 3.251 |
Apply the income provisions of 38 CFR 3.251 to claims for Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) by parents residing in the Philippines.
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2. Payment of Compensation at a Combined Full-Dollar and Half-Dollar Rate in Philippine Cases
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the payment of compensation at a combined full-dollar and half-dollar rate in Philippine cases including
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Change Date |
May 28, 2015 |
III.vi.4.D.2.b. Payment in a Combination of Half-Dollar and Full-Dollar Rates |
If a Veteran has compensable disabilities based on the following service, which entitles him/her to compensation based in part on a half-dollar rate basis and in part on a full-dollar rate basis, determine the combined disability evaluation in the standard manner as shown in 38 CFR 4.25.
Reference: For information on payment of compensation at the full-dollar rate based on United States (U.S.) residency, see
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III.vi.4.D.2.d. Example 1: Determining the Half-Dollar and Full-Dollar Rates |
Situation: A married Veteran has a 40-percent disability incurred during service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. and a 20-percent disability incurred during wartime service in the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines, combining to 50 percent at the rate of $917.13 (rate effective 12/01/2014).
Result: Use Method 2 in this case, because the full-dollar rate payable ($733.70) is greater than that in Method 1 ($651.36).
The amount payable to the Veteran is $825.42 ($733.70 at the full-dollar rate plus $91.72 (half of $183.43) at the half-dollar rate).
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III.vi.4.D.2.e. Example 2: Determining the Half-Dollar and Full-Dollar Rates |
Situation: A Veteran has a 10-percent disability incurred during service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. and a 10-percent disability incurred during wartime service in the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines, combining to the rate of 20 percent at the rate of $263.23 (effective 12/01/2014).
Result: Use Method 1 in this case because the amount payable at the full-dollar rate ($133.17) is greater than that in Method 2 ($131.62).
The amount payable is $198.97 ($133.17 at the full-dollar rate, plus $65.80 (half of $131.61) at the half-dollar rate).
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III.vi.4.D.2.f. Computing the Total Amount Payable and Award Input |
Follow the steps in the table below to input the total amount payable in the Veterans Service Network (VETSNET) or Veterans Benefits Management System – Awards (VBMS-A).
Use the method that was more beneficial to the Veteran, per M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.D.2.c.
Note: Decision notice can only be completed in the Personal Computer Generated Letters (PCGL).
Reference: For information on how to process an award in
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3. General Requirements for Payment of Benefits at the Full-Dollar Rate Based on Residency in the U.S.
Introduction |
This topic contains information on general requirements for payment of benefits at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency, including information on
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Change Date |
February 5, 2016
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III.vi.4.D.3.a. Obtaining Proof of U.S. Residency |
Obtain satisfactory evidence that the claimant resides in the U.S., such as a
Notes:
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III.vi.4.D.3.b. Obtaining Evidence of U.S Natural-Born Citizenship |
An original or genuine and unaltered copy of one of the following documents is required as evidence of natural-born U.S. citizenship
Note: If the claimant submits genuine and unaltered copies, do not request original versions of the above documents.
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III.vi.4.D.3.c. Obtaining Evidence of Naturalized Citizenship |
To establish naturalized U.S. citizenship, obtain
References: For more information on evidence of naturalized citizenship, see
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III.vi.4.D.3.d. Obtaining Evidence of Permanent Resident Alien Status |
Request verification from the USCIS of evidence of permanent resident alien status.
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4. Payment of Compensation and DIC at the Full-Dollar Rate Based on U.S. Residency
Introduction |
This topic contains information on payment of compensation and DIC at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency, including
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Change Date |
July 30, 2015
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III.vi.4.D.4.a. Eligibility Requirements for Payment at the Full-Dollar Rate |
Effective October 27, 2000, PL 106-377 authorized payment of disability compensation benefits at the full-dollar rate to Veterans who
Similarly, the enactment of PL 108-183 on December 16, 2003, authorized payment of disability compensation benefits at the full-dollar rate to Veterans who
Reference: For more information on entitlement to the half-dollar or full-dollar rate, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.A.2.
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III.vi.4.D.4.b. Eligibility Requirements for DIC |
PL 108-183 also authorized the payment of DIC benefits at the full-dollar rate to survivors
Reference: For more information on the half-dollar, or full dollar rates, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.A.2.
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III.vi.4.D.4.c. Specific Residency Requirements |
Per 38 CFR 3.42, to be eligible for benefits at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency, a Veteran or survivor must
Notes:
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III.vi.4.D.4.d. Requirement for Reporting Changes in Residency or Citizenship Status |
To continue to receive benefits at the full-dollar rate, a beneficiary must
Note: VA Form Letter (FL) 21-914, Residency Verification Report (RVR)-Veterans and Survivors, is used for annual verification of eligibility.
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III.vi.4.D.4.e. Effective Date for Payment of Compensation at the Full-Dollar Rate in Running Awards |
The effective date of awards of compensation at the full-dollar rate under PL 106-377 is October 27, 2000, for Veterans already receiving compensation benefits if they
The effective date of awards of compensation at the full-dollar rate under PL 108-183 is January 1, 2004, for Veterans already receiving compensation benefits if they
Notes:
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III.vi.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
Notes:
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III.vi.4.D.4.g. Effective Dates for Payment at the Full-Dollar Rate in Initial Awards of Compensation or DIC |
For Veterans and survivors not already receiving compensation or DIC benefits, initial awards at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency and U.S. citizenship or resident alien status are effective on the latest of the following dates, subject to the provisions of 38 CFR 3.31 and 38 CFR 3.114(a)
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III.vi.4.D.4.h. Jurisdiction for Payment of Compensation and DIC |
The Manila RO has jurisdiction over payment of disability compensation and DIC benefits at the full-dollar rate under PL 106-377 or PL 108-183.
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III.vi.4.D.4.i. When to Reduce Benefits to the Half-Dollar Rate |
Use the table below to determine when to reduce benefits to the half-dollar rate.
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III.vi.4.D.4.j. When to Restore Benefits to the Full-Dollar Rate |
Use the table below to determine when to restore benefits to the full-dollar rate.
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5. Payment of Burial Benefits at the Full-Dollar Rate Based on U.S. Residency
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the payment of burial benefits at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency in Philippine cases, including
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Change Date |
August 14, 2006
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III.vi.4.D.5.a. Eligibility Requirements Under PL 106-419 |
PL 106-419 authorizes payment of burial benefits at the full-dollar rate based on service of members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines or organized guerrilla groups who died on or after November 1, 2000, and who, on the date of death
Reference: For more information on eligibility requirements, see 38 CFR 3.43.
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III.vi.4.D.5.b. Eligibility Requirements Under PL 108-183 |
PL 108-183 authorized payment of burial benefits at the full-dollar rate based on service of members of the Special or “new” Philippine Scouts who died on or after December 16, 2003, and who, on the date of death
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III.vi.4.D.5.c. Determining Pension Eligibility |
If the Veteran was not receiving VA compensation benefits on the date of death, request that the claimant provide the following information
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III.vi.4.D.5.d. Obtaining Pension Eligibility Information |
To obtain the Veteran’s pension eligibility information, either
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III.vi.4.D.5.e. Need to Develop for Further Disability, Income, or Dependency Information |
Assume, without development, that the Veteran’s disability(ies) met the requirements for special monthly pension (SMP) at the aid and attendance (A&A) level at the time of death.
Note: Develop for further income or dependency information or evidence only if
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