Overview
In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. Developing Claims Based on FPOW Status
Introduction |
This topic contains information on developing claims for compensation based on FPOW status, including
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Change Date |
June 29, 2017
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IV.ii.1.G.1.a. Developing for Service Department Records |
When determining former prisoner of war (FPOW) eligibility to benefits, the claims processor must obtain documentation that supports the FPOW status, if evidence to support the claim is not of record.
Follow the steps in the table below to develop for facts and circumstances or certification of FPOW status by the service department.
Note: When developing for evidence that verifies FPOW status, associate all documentation that supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) findings in the Veteran’s claims folder.
Important: FPOW coordinators must ensure priority attention is given to Veterans who are claiming FPOW status.
Reference: For more information on requesting service records for FPOWs, seeM21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 2.G.
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IV.ii.1.G.1.b. Contacting Compensation Service |
Contact Compensation Service, Policy Staff (211), at VAVBAWAS/CO/VBMS Advisory Requests for guidance, if the response to the request for FPOW service records
References: For more information on
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IV.ii.1.G.1.c. Requesting FPOW Examinations |
After the Veteran’s FPOW status has been confirmed, request the Former Prisoner of War (POW) Protocol Disability Benefits Questionnaire.
Reference: For more information on requesting FPOW examinations, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.F.3.
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2. Verifying FPOW Status for the Defenders of Wake Island
Introduction |
This topic contains information on verifying FPOW status for the defenders of Wake Island, including
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Change Date |
May 8, 2015
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IV.ii.1.G.2.b. Information on the DD Form 214 Issued to Civilian Employees of World War II Naval Air Bases |
A group of civilian employees were issued a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, as a part of their service on the naval air bases during World War II.
The REMARKS section of DD Form 214 for defenders of Wake Island should contain
If unable to locate a DD Form 214 for a specific claim, contact the PIES helpdesk via e-mail at VAVBAWAS/CO/PIES. The e-mail should include the Veteran’s
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IV.ii.1.G.2.d. Considering FECA Benefits |
The defenders of Wake Island are entitled to Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) benefits.
An election between FECA benefits and VA benefits is required.
Note: Follow the procedures in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 4.D on FECA benefits and elections upon receipt of a claim for VA benefits.
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in Chapter 1 Development, Part IV Compensation, DIC, and Death Compensation Benefits, Subpart ii Compensation
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