Stranded

I submitted the online VA form to review my existing claims. I was upgraded from 80% to 90% in December and then to 100%. While filing the online form I inadvertently checked the box that stated I would give up my compensation for retirement pay. That was not my intent. I was sent several letters explaining my new benefits and increases, and I was continued to receive my compensation every month. All the time I didn’t realize I needed to send in a form stating I wish to receive both retired pay and VA compensation. I realized it when I received a letter iat the end of April that my compensation would stop in June. I immediately went into the VA to submit the required paperwork to continue my compensation. I thought I was good at this point. A week later I get another letter from debt management stating I owe over $21,000 because I checked the box. I submitted a waiver and dispute letter. No success because I inadvertently checked the wrong box. Even though I rated the compensation and took the time to continue my compensation back in May. Nobody at the VA is willing to help me or have advice how to rectify this. By the way, my wife did the same thing, however a VArep called her and walked her through the process so that she would not incur a debt as well. I was not as fortunate and need help with clearing this unjust debt.