Berta:
I couldn't agree with you more. You get a different answer from them everytime you call about the same issue. They (VA reps) are poorly trained and "shoot from the hip" too often. Plus, I think they're overworked and are probably stressed out. Anyway, here's the regulation on my situation:
e-CFR Data is current as of January 29, 2008
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 3—ADJUDICATION
Concurrent Benefits and Elections
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§ 3.710 Civil service annuitants.
Department of Veterans Affairs benefits may be paid concurrently with civil service retirement benefits. However, payments will be considered income as provided in §3.262 (e) and (h).
[29 FR 15208, Nov. 11, 1964]
I never heard of "filing for reconsideration". How does that differ from the Decision Review Officer?
Armand